Episode 11 - Dee G. Coover - Mother's Day Special
Dee G. Coover. MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL. In this episode, Phil’s mother Dee G. Coover comes on the podcast to discuss one of the most complex real estate deals one can imagine: The DeKalb Public Library Expansion project. As (now happily retired) director of the DeKalb Public Library, Dee embarked on a 9 year, $25 Million Dollar, journey to renovate an existing historical structure, build a new structure which merged with the historic structure, purchase multiple parcels, change the zoning laws, build public support, obtain government approvals, and finance the project through a combination of public funds, private donations, TIF Financing, loans from private banks, municipal bonds, and public grants. It was an absolute pleasure having Dee’s on to discuss the public library. Please support your local libraries, and have a Happy Mother’s Day.