“Make No Little Plans” – these words, attributed to architect and urban planner Daniel Burnham, had a profound influence on the development of Chicago in the early 20th Century. The visionary Plan of Chicago, co-authored by Burnham, continues to guide Chicago planners well into the 21st Century. Enjoy this fast-paced, fascinating presentation from city officials about the extraordinary public works projects that shape the urban fabric and human experience of one of the world’s greatest cities. Green alleys, streetscapes, Wacker Drive reconstruction, development of the new Riverwalk – discover all this and more!
Learning Objectives:
1. Examine how long-range planning can contribute to a city's vitality, year after year.
2. Identify the key aspects of the Burnham Plan for Chicago.
3. Explore Chicago's curren and future infrastructure planning and initiatives.
SPEAKERS:
Randy Blankenhorn
Executive Director, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Chicago, IL
Luann Hamilton
Deputy Commissioner, Chicago Department of Transportation, Chicago, IL
Thomas H. Powers
Commissioner, City of Chicago – Water, Chicago, IL
Peter Skosey
Executive Vice President, Metropolitant Planning Council, Chicago, IL
Rocco Zucchero
Deputy Chief, Engineering for Planning, Illinois Tollway, Downers Grove, IL
Contributor/Source
Randy Blankenhorn;Luann Hamilton;Thomas Powers, P.E.;Peter Skosey;Rocco Zucchero
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