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New Century, New Park Planning

Posted by: Erin Clark
Thanks to: Erin Clark
14 April 2004 - 5:00am

Architects are re-envisioning Chicago's famous lakefront and addressing the question: "What should a park look like in the 21st century?"

In recognition of the fact that people live differently today than they did 100 years ago when Daniel Burnham designed the city's lakefront, a Chicago-based foundation has organized a conceptual design competition to push the envelope as to how we approach park planning. [Editor's Note: Article link may require free registration.]

Full Story: Beyond Burnham
Source: The Chicago Tribune, April 13, 2004
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