PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE SPOTLIGHT
Bailey Edward
Architecture
Several years ago, architecture firm Bailey Edward was
invited by Partners for Sacred Places to attend a meeting of
representatives who were presenting a study of sacred places
in Chicago. Since a significant portion of Bailey Edward’s
work is with faith-based organizations, Robin Whitehurst,
the Technical Principal of Bailey Edward and the Principalin-charge for faith-based work, began a conversation
with the presenters that eventually led to a jointly hosted
day-long seminar entitled “Building New Economy in
Faith Environments” for faith-based organizations in
Chicagoland.
The seminar introduced the idea of the economic “Halo
Effect” of houses of worship, which has the potential to be
an engine of growth for congregations and the communities
that they serve. The relationship continued when Partners
asked Whitehurst to become a member of its board.
“There’s a lot of demand for the services that Partners
provides for congregations,” said Whitehurst. “As a board
member, I believe my experience as a practicing historic
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preservation architect and designer of religious facilities will
prove to be a resource to the board and staff of Partners for