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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 29 MIN

Rethinking Chicago’s Next Big Infrastructure Project

from In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons · host WBEZ Chicago

For its design competition “The Horizon Lines: Visions for Chicago 2050,” World Business Chicago asked residents to come up with some ideas on what Chicago’s next big development should be. After nearly 200 submissions, six finalists have been selected and are now on display at the Chicago Cultural Center.In the Loop hears from three of the contest’s judges on what new ideas they are excited about.GUESTS: Phil Clement, CEO of World Business ChicagoEleanor Gorski, CEO and President of Chicago Architecture CenterKenya Merritt, Commissioner of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special EventsFor a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

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