Fifth Graders Create Living Map in Celebration of the Burnham Plan Centennial

As you are settling into the pace of summer, immerse yourself in one of an array of Centennial tours planned for the coming months by Program Partners. Whether a leisurely walk through downtown Chicago, a bike trek along the boulevards or a bus tour through the parks you'll be inspired by the many lasting legacies of the Plan of Chicago. For information on all tours happening throughout the centennial, click here.

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This walking tour, created specially for the Burnham Plan Centennial, will take you through the city to learn first-hand the impact Daniel Burnham had on Chicago architecture and urban planning. [MORE]

If you have seen the UNStudio's Burnham Pavilion then you have witnessed its beauty and complexity, but do you know how it became a reality? Join experts for "Talks with the Team" for an insider's view of the story behind creating this stunning piece of public art. [MORE]

Discover how Chicago's parks influenced Daniel H. Burnham, and how Burnham influenced Chicago's parks. Park historian Julia S. Bachrach will guide this tour which reveals examples of Burnham's works spanning a period of more than thirty years. [MORE]

Embark on this three-day study tour of Chicago that offers insight into Burnham's architectural practice, philosophy, and influence through a close-up examination of buildings designed by his firm and those of his partners, collaborators, and successors Tours, lectures and special evening events will make this a weekend to remember. [MORE]

Spend the day on a City of Chicago Neighborhood Tours exploring the history of the Plan of Chicago and experiencing its influence on special parts of the City we know and love. [MORE]

Ride along Chicago's grand boulevards, lush parks and historic neighborhoods and explore the treasures of Chicago's vivid history on bike in the 21st annual Boulevard Lakefront Tour. Choose from 15, 27, 35 or 62-miles routes that immerse you in Chicago's stories and culture. [MORE]

As things start to speed up this summer, be sure to keep up with all of the incredible things happening. To keep up to date and connect with us and others who share our vision, check our website often. You can also sign up for e-news and e-postcards by clicking here.

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Join in on the Centennial conversation and help stir our diverse community to action on a grand scale -building the best possible quality of life for all.