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Chris Shepherd's H-E-B Meals @papercityhouston 8 D I V E I N T O O U R D I G I TA L W O R L D PAPERCITYMAG.COM VIRTUAL HOUSE HUNTING W ith coronavirus restrictions changing many aspects of life, real estate fi rms have been quick to adjust. Compass rolled out a Virtual Agent Services (VAS) program that utilizes the forward-thinking fi rm's emphasis on tech. Live interaction drives the VAS. In interactive virtual showings, Compass agents take a client through a house room-by-room and stop to point out features important to that specifi c homebuyer. "That one-on-one relationship is crucial, and these tools allow that to continue virtually," Compass regional marketing director Sabrina Evans tells PaperCity. Read more at papercitymag.com/virtual-real-estate. A BLUE THANKS GENERATION STAY HOME IT TAKES A VILLAGE It's become a nightly ritual in New York City. At 7 pm, people open their windows to clap (and bang on pots and pans) for the healthcare workers fi ghting the coronavirus pandemic. In other more spread-out urban areas like Houston, it's not as easy to express your thanks. With that in mind, more and more cities are lighting up major landmarks (Minute Maid Park, City Hall, NRG Stadium, and more in Houston) in blue to show healthcare workers gratitude. The Light It Blue campaign started in the United Kingdom, but North American ingenuity has seen even Niagara Falls bathed in blue. Read more at papercitymag.com/light- it-blue. It's been the forgotten generation — even though it's 65 million strong. But no more. It may have taken a global pandemic, but Generation X's resilience, ability to entertain itself, and willingness to stay home are drawing serious praise. Growing up as latchkey kids who made do with unexciting things (Pet Rocks, Pong video games) steeled them for coronavirus realities. Their Magic 8-Balls always replied, "Don't Count On It" — so they didn't. No wonder the generation that sees The Breakfast Club movie as an anthem is winning social distancing. Read more at papercitymag.com/generation-x. A retreat within the city is proving more invaluable than ever. Hines essentially built one from scratch with its Somerset Green, an enclosed 46-acre townhome community off Old Katy Road adjacent to the Houston Design District. With its man-made canals, shooting fountains, and winding sidewalks, it almost feels like a modern version of a European village. With the new Railway Heights food-hall complex set to open nearby later this year, it's no wonder Somerset Green is becoming a showcase Hines property. Read more at papercitymag. com/somerset-green. NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP D on't be the last to get the new PC Daily. Our redesigned, expanded editorial newsletters put the entire city right in your inbox. Get Houston's top fashion, restaurant, real estate, society, and art news — and more — fi ve times a week. Sign up at PaperCityMag. com/newsletter. Flower Art Projects @anneleephillips Puzzle Time! @theshelbyhodge #PCSEEN WHAT OUR EDITORS ARE UP TO, DIGITALLY. Somerset Green The Breakfast Club Minute Maid Park Compass showing LIKE: facebook.com/papercitymag FOLLOW: @papercitymag TWEET: @papercitymag GET SOCIAL: