People Plazas

Woodard Plaza Theater Performance

Overview

The Chicago Department of Transportation has jurisdiction over 45 plazas throughout the City. Local community groups can activate these People Plazas through a wide variety of efforts including community events, cultural programming, placemaking installations, and outdoor furniture.  A list of plaza locations suitable for activations can be found here.

Project Examples

Seating

Gateway to the Loop

Festival of Trees

Allen Lee Plaza

Dance Performances

Polish Triangle

Theatre Performances

Solidarity Plaza

Al fresco

62nd Street and Ingleside Avenue

Resources