As southern migration season begins, Jeanne Gang promotes bird-safe design in Chicago

It’s no secret Chicago has a world class skyline. Structures like the former Hancock Center, the Willis Tower and the St. Regis Tower are iconic sights which millions of people enjoy every year. While the incredible skyline is great for us humans to look at, for the millions of birds migrating north and south through Cook County these glass skyscrapers can often be a death sentence.To raise awareness of the prevalence of bird-window collisions in Chicago and share ideas on how designers can help to mitigate them, renowned architect Jeanne Gang partnered with the Chicago Architecture Center to open the Flyway City exhibit in June.In the Loop dives into how to develop buildings safe for both Chicago’s feathered and feather-free residents with Jeanne and the gang.GUESTS: Jeanne Gang, architect and founder of Studio GangEleanor Gorski, president of Chicago Architecture CenterMichael Davidson, president of Openlands