The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

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Contra Burnham: Why We Need More Little Plans

Contra Burnham: Why We Need More Little Plans

Although Daniel Burnham probably never spoke the famous words "Make no little plans," Chicago area planners, politicians, architects and reformers have long taken them as a commandment. At what point do Big Plans become counterproductive? Do we neglect what's already been built--which requires maintenance and adjustment--in the rush to the next Big Plan? Are Big Plans like the 1909 Plan of Chicago appropriate, or even possible, for the 21st Century? Bill Savage, Senior Lecturer in the Northwestern English Department and author of a recent Chicago Reader article on Burnham, discusses the 1909 Plan in the context of 2009 Chicago, Evanston and the region.

Program Partner

Evanston Public Library

The Evanston Public Library (EPL), located in Evanston, Illinois, has three locations: the Main Library at 1703 Orrington Ave, the North Branch at 2026 Central Street and the South Branch at 949 Chicago Avenue. Borrower cards are free to Evanston ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:00pm

Evanston Public Library

Cost: Free. RSVP not needed.

Website: http://www.epl.org/

Location:
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Avenue
Community Meeting Room
Evanston, IL 60201
847-448-8600
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