LIVINGSTON PLACENEWS & VIEWSSUMMER 2015

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Blood... its in you to give74 Units of blood were collectedat our June 10 Blood Donor Clinic.This helped to save 222 lives.Dates for the next Blood DonorClinics at Livingston Place are:• August 26

8:30 am to 1:30 pm • December 9

8:30 am to 1:30 pm

A breath of fresh airClean Air Day takes place duringEnvironment Week (June 1 -5) andits purpose is to encourage peopleto adopt habits that will improvelocal air quality and reduce green-house gas emissions. An importantclean air choice is avoiding drivingwhenever we can, especiallydriving alone in a “single-occupant vehicle”.

In support of the National CleanAir Day, all of our tenants whocarpooled, transited, biked orwalked to work that day receiveda healthy complimentary breakfastwhen they got to work.

Veteran’s FoodBank full ofkindnessDuring thisyear‘s Veteran‘sFood Bank, March 30 toApril 17, we collected 4,298 poundsof food. Thank you for yourcontributions!

A family’s celebration of hopeIn 2012, seven year old Hailee was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a highly malignantprimary brain tumor that originates in the cerebellum. During treatment, Hailee’s momKandas says that on particularly tough days she and her husband Matt would remind Haileethat after treatment they would be going to Disney World to enjoy Hailee’s wish. Haileefinished treatment in May 2013 and this past fall, a healthy and ecstatic Hailee and familyhad their Disney adventure in Florida!

When asked about the trip, Kandas is hard pressed to pick a favorite memory or experiencebecause they were all so great. She said that the Give Kids the World Village provided theperfect home away from home and Hailee’s younger brother Logan still asks when they canmove there! While in Orlando the family explored the Disney parks, Sea World, and metHailee’s favorite characters. They also visited Discovery Cove for a swim with the dolphins,one of Hailee’s favorite animals.

For Kandas and Matt, Hailee’s wishwas the perfect opportunity for themto reconnect as a family outside ofthe hospital, which they had calledhome for so long. It was also theultimate celebration of theirdaughter’s strength and determinationand “an amazing experience thatlet us just be a ‘normal’ family again”.

Since returning from her wish trip, Hailee and family have continued to show their supportfor Children’s Wish. Hailee was one of top fundraisers for the annual Wishmaker Walkfor Wishes, raising over $3,000, which will no doubt go a long waytoward making another child’s wish come true!

Making dreams cometrue, one pop can at a timeFor the past 4 years, our building Pop CanRecycling Program has supported the Children’sWish Foundation, a national non-profitorganization dedicated to fulfilling a favoritewish for children diagnosed with life threateningillnesses. Last year almost $35,000 was raisedthrough this recycling program which helped togrant three wishes. The total amount of money wehave raised since 2011 is almost $128,650.

Annual Wine and Beer Tasting event now a tradition

This annual fundraising and networking event ismore popular every year, and nearly $25,000 hasbeen raised for community causes over the pastsix years.

At this year's event onMay 28, 110 people hada great time tasting a largevariety of wines and beersprovided by Willow ParkWines and Spirits, as well as delicioushors d'oeuvres provided by An Affair toRemember. And five lucky guests wonthe great prizes we raffled off, valuedat more than $500.

And when all was said and done, tasted and sipped, we managedto raise $2,950 for the Children’s Cottage Society.

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LIVINGSTON COOKS

Roasted CinnamonPineapple

Author/submitted by: Tabi Chapman(Centre for Chiropractic Care)

Try a few slices with some cottage cheeseand a steaming espresso for a delicious,light breakfast. As always, start with thefreshest, organic ingredients you can find.

Ingredients

• 1 medium, ripe pineapple

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• small pinch of salt

• 1½ tsp fresh cinnamon

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°C.

• Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

• Cut the ends off the pineapple and slice down the sides to remove the skin. Trim any remaining skin. Slice the pineapple lengthwise from top to bottom andreserve half for another recipe.

• Mix the salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar together in a small bowl. Coat the top, sides, and ends of the pineapple with the sugar and cinnamon mixture and place it cut side down on the prepared cookie sheet, removing excess sugar fromthe parchment.

• Place on middle rack of the oven andbake for 40 minutes, watching to make sure the sugar doesn't burn.

• Slice into half-inch slicesand serve.

Sustainability and mechanical tour

On June 11 and 23, several building occupants joined us to take a look at why LivingstonPlace is a leader in sustainability, and has earned Gold Certification for LEED® CanadaEB:O&M (Existing Building: Operations & Maintenance) and BOMA BESt Level 3.

Our 45 minute tour included:

• Energy efficiency measures

• Special mechanical features of the building

• Best practices in exterior landscaping, janitorial, and waste management

• And much more!

We hope to continue to offer these tours on a regular basis.If you would like to register for a future tour, contactSharlene Quian, Assistant Property Manager, atsquian@bentallkennedy.com or 403-303-2437.

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Take this Energy Quiz.Answers are on page 6

Question 1: Plug loads are one of thefastest growing sources of energyuse in commercial buildings today.

True or False?

Question 2: Plug loads can be reducedby up to 15% through no and low cost

steps such as power managementsettings, advanced power bars and

occupant based strategies.True or False?

Question 3: Computers should beleft on all the time to avoid

wear and increase longevity.True or False?

Question 4: Up to 50% of energyused by a mobile phone comesfrom chargers left plugged in

when not in use.True or False?

Question 5: Screen saversdo not save energy.

True or False?

Livingston Place once again celebrated Annual Environment week in June with “The Great EnergyChallenge”, a campaign to enhance awareness about electrical energy consumption and how smallindividual changes can help the environment by decreasing overall electricity use. We were able totrack each floor’s energy consumption during the week of June 1-5, and to compare it to a previousweek’s daily consumption. We are pleased that so many of our building occupants participated!

The floor that decreased their consumption the most over the course of the week was Veresen onthe 9th floor South Tower, with an average of 3.83% of energy saved.

Here are some ideas for ongoing energy saving in your office:

Turn off…• computer monitors each night before you leave the office. For every LCD monitor that isn’t turned

off nightly we are wasting 22 kWh/month or approximately $29/year; and for every CRT monitor thatisn’t turned off nightly we are wasting 67 kWh/month or approximately $90/year.

• additional monitors when not needed. Extra monitors add to overall electricity consumption, andalso create additional heat load in your office which makes the HVAC system work harder to coolyour space.

• photocopiers, printers, and other large office equipment each night and set themto go into sleep mode when inactive during the day.

• task lighting in your office, including under cabinet lighting when not required.

• televisions and radios within your office.

All base building lighting at Livingston Place is on motion sensors and should turn off automaticallywith 15 minutes of inactivity. If you notice that lights are on when they shouldn’t be, please contactClikFIX at 1-866-254-5349 to report it so that we can ensure the motion sensors are working effectively.

Other ideas include…• Remove all space heaters. Did you know that space heaters use anywhere from 700 to 1700

watts? A blow dryer uses 1200 – 1600. We wouldn’t dream of leaving a blow dryer on for 6 hours ata time because we can “hear” the electricity and we can easily recognize the fire hazard. Yet space heaters are often left on for even longer periods of time. In a recent audit of space heaters in a downtown office building, 249 space heaters were found and 27 of these were left on overnight! Most space heaters are kept under the desk, right next to… you guessed it… the paper recycling bin and/or the fabric partition. Space heaters are such an extreme fire hazard, not to mention a very costly appliance to run. In this same audit it was calculated that these space heaters were costingapproximately $20,000 a year in electricity costs!

• Remove lamps that are not needed.Many lighting systems are over-designed, providing too much light for the task. This is inefficient and can make the working space uncomfortable. In some cases, lamps or whole lighting fixtures can be removed or retrofitted without creating lightingproblems (de-lamping), just be careful not to create uneven lighting in the working environment.

• Buy Energy Star qualified equipment when you replace your office furnishings.

Energy Challenge a lesson in sustainability!

Change up your fitness routine this summer with an outdoor exercise routine. Here are some ideas…

RunningThe Bow River Parkway is located just a few blocks north of Livingston Place, andprovides a variety of routes suited to any level of runner or fast walker. Here aresome tips to ensure you have a safe and effective workout:

• Warm up and cool down before and after your workout.

• Stay hydrated before, during, and after exercise to compensate for water loss through sweat and respiration.

• Wear supportive footwear and watch your step to avoid injury.

• Dress for the elements.

• Pay attention to your surroundings.

• Stretch! Both after exercising and on your “off” days to maintain flexibility andavoid stiff muscles.

• As a general rule, don’t increase your running distances by more than 10% perweek to avoid over training.

BikingAll of the cycle paths to the downtown core area provide plenty of reason to getoutside on your bike for the fun of it and/or to commute to work. Here are a few tipsto enhance your cycling experience:

• When riding in the dark, use lights and wear clothing that will help youstand out.

• Follow pathway signs to avoid unnecessary risks.

• Wear cycling shoes for a more efficient and powerful pedal stroke.

• Wear a helmet as most bike injuries involve head trauma.

• Work on your form - keep your back flat, hips back, shoulder relaxed, and avoid over-gripping the handle bar.

New EquipmentWe have made some changes around the club to enhance your indoor workoutexperience. We have brought new cardio machines and strength cable machines.And we have also rearranged the previous machines to make more space in thestretching area. Ask the fitness staff to help you get acquainted with the newequipment!

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STAFF PROFILE

Marius BerneanuShipping andReceiving, Supervisor

Marius joined BentallKennedy as a Shipper/Receiver for LivingstonPlace in May 2009. Oneyear later he transferredto BP Centre and inFebruary 2013 he waspromoted to Shipping and Receiving,Supervisor for Jamieson Place,Livingston Place and BP Centre.

Marius works with his staff to ensurethat proper procedures are followed andtasks are completed in a timely fashion.His other responsibilities includemonitoring the recycling areas on theloading docks, checking parkade lights,scheduling recycling pick-up, trackingtenant paper shredding, and more.Over the last 3 years he has also beenan active member of the Bentall KennedyHealth and Safety Committee.

Marius loves being part of the greatBentall Kennedy family and his positiveworking attitude and dedication havebeen acknowledged and highly praisedby tenants and colleagues.

In his spare time Marius enjoys watchinghockey and baseball games and is an avidsupporter of the Calgary Flames. He alsolikes fishing and spending time withhis wife.

Livingston Place Fitness NewsExercising outdoors

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Join us on Tuesday, July 7, 7 am to 9 am at the Livingston Place Plaza. This fun event is fullof delicious food, western music from a great band, entertainment, games including a 50/50draw and raffles. We are also offering some super prizes, including tickets for Miranda Lambert,Jason Aldean concerts at the Stampede Grounds and the Stampede Rodeo.

Once again the breakfast will be ‘Zero Waste’ with food served on 100% compostable material.All plates, cutlery, napkins, cups, stir sticks and food waste can be placed in the containerslabeled ‘compost only’. Funds raised from the raffles and games including a 50/50 will go toour Charity of Choice, Children’s Cottage Society.

This is a private function hosted by BentallKennedy LP and bcIMC Realty Corporation forthe tenants of Livingston Place, BP Centre andJamieson Place only, so please don't forgetyour building access card.

Giddy Up’ to our annualStampede Breakfast

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Please help us to help youOur Operations/Maintenance staffwork hard to keep building occupantscomfortable and the building runningsmoothly.

Here are a few things that you can doto help us help you:

• Put only liquids down the kitchensinks. If it wouldn’t go down your sinkat home, it won’t go down the sinkat work.

• Place feminine hygiene products inthe receptacles provided and not downthe toilet as the toilet will back up.

• Smoke only in designated smokingareas.

• Use the ashtrays provided outsideof the building.

• Seek assistance from maintenanceif you have a problem with perimeterregisters and ceiling air diffusers.If you try to fix it yourself, you maycreate greater temperature/air flowproblems for you and your neighbors.

• Let Bentall Kennedy know of anytenant contact information changes.

• Contact ClikFIX (1-866-254-5349)if you see any burned out lights,janitorial concerns, or plumbingissues.

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This newsletter is produced quarterlyby Bentall Kennedy for tenants, serviceproviders, and employees at LivingstonPlace. Articles from this newslettermay be copied or reproduced by citingthe source. If you have questions/suggestions, please contactGeneral Manager Keri Cormier atkcormier@bentallkennedy.comor 403-303-2461.

Children's Cottage food and clothing drive

In support of Children’s Cottage Society (CCS), our building charity of choice, we ran afood and clothing drive from May 11 – 22. Thanks to your generosity, we collected itemsworth close to $1,000. The mission of the Children’s Cottage Society is to prevent harm and

neglect to all children and to build strong families through support services, respiteprograms and crisis nurseries. They welcome and truly appreciate our help,

and will happily receive donations of clothing, toys, books, etc.

Click here for a list of their most needed items. To make a donation,simply contact Tenant Relations Manager Nancy Strome at

nstrome@bentallkennedy.com or at 403-716-2003.

Some tenants will get areal charge out of thisnew feature!

Bentall Kennedy LP continues tobe a leader in environmental andsustainable best practices withinour industry. We are pleased toannounce that we have now addeda complimentary dual head ElectricVehicle Charging station in theparkade of Livingston Placethrough IMPARK.

This service is available at nocharge for monthly parkers atLivingston Place, Jamieson Place,BP Centre, and Intact Place. It islocated in the LP loading dockarea (222 – 3rd Avenue SW) andcan accommodate two vehiclesat a time.

If you would like more informationplease contact Keri Cormier, GeneralManager at 403-303-2461 orkcormier@bentallkennedy.com.

Don’t miss our very ownFarmers‘ Markets!

Our sixth annual Farmers‘ Market will againbe located at Livingston Place Plaza (222 – 3rd Ave SW)on three Wednesdays. The first market was very popular and took place on June 24 from10 am to 2 pm. The other two will be on July 22 and August 19 at the same time.

The market includes locally produced meats, fruits, vegetables, preserves, desserts,baking, artistic goods and more. And for your additional enjoyment and entertainmentwe are offering some delicious food items and showcasing some great musical acts.Grab your environment friendly bags and join us at the Plaza!

Energy Quiz Answers

Question 1 True! On average plug loads account for 25% ofelectricity use in commercial buildings.

Question 2 False! In fact, plug loads can be reduced by up to 40%through these no and low cost steps.

Question 3 False! Today’s computers are designed to withstand 40,000 on-off cycles. In fact, you can save 700 kWh or 65% of your computer’s annualenergy use by powering it down at the end of the day or if it won’tbe used for a couple of hours.

Question 4 True!

Question 5 True! In fact, some elaborate screen savers use additional energy.