Acknowledgements

 

The working group was generously assisted by several key partners. Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill (SOM) supported the working group throughout the entire effort by providing inspiration through best-in-class examples from around the world and creating renderings that bring to life the singular vision that emerged from the working group’s discussions. Additionally, the working group was informed by a series of roundtable discussions coordinated by the Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement (MOCE), and an Innovation in Action session hosted by Chicago Innovation and Accenture. The working group was also assisted by the Chicago Park District, the Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, the Department of Planning and Development, and the Chicago Department of Transportation. Finally, the working group is grateful to the Civic Consulting Alliance, and its partner Protiviti, for all their support facilitating the entire process.