The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

Calendar & Projects

ALL CALENDAR ITEMS ARE FROM 2009. PLEASE CHECK WITH PROGRAM PARTNERS FOR CURRENT COSTS AND DATES.

Waukegan Lakefront-Downtown Master Plan Exhibit

Exhibit :

The City of Waukegan has developed a photopanel exhibit to showcase Waukegan's award-winning master plan, corresponding to the Centennial's program objectives to inspire and educate and initiate bold plans. The exhibit gives visitors a chance to experience the bold, expansive regional plan on several different scales, and showcase the future vision. Also, it provides information about the status of implementation within the master plan redevelopment area.

The Bold Plan, Big Dreams Exhibit features Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago juxtaposed with the City of Waukegan's Lakefront and Downtown Master Plan.The exhibit is located at the Waukegan Public Library 128 N. County St. in downtown Waukegan. The exhibit will be available to the public between June 26 and November 26. Free parking is available for two hours in the City’s parking garage located at County and Clayton Streets.

Program Partners

City of Waukegan

In 2003, the City of Waukegan adopted an award-winning master plan entitled A 21st Century Vision for Waukegan's Downtown and Lakefront. Encompassing approximately 1,400 acres, including Lake Michigan shoreline property, the master plan presents a bold vision for the revitalization ...[MORE]

Waukegan Public Library

The Waukegan Public Library has served the residents of Waukegan for over 110 years. The library strives to add quality to people's lives by providing opportuntiies to learn, gather, be informed and entertained. The library's collection exceeds 250,000 items and ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Exhibit : Friday, June 26, 2009 to Thursday, November 26, 2009

City of Waukegan

Cost: Free

Contact: Robin Schabes, 847.856.6425, robin.schabes@ci.waukegan.il.us

Website: http://www.waukeganpl.org/programs/events.html

Location:
Waukgan Public Library
128 N. County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
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