Burnham Pavilions
These centerpieces for the Centennial inspired new ways to look at Chicago today and new visions for the Chicago of tomorrow. The temporary pavilions were on display free in Millennium Park through November 1.
Newsroom
The Chicago Tribune announces major progress made in four of the Centennial's Green Legacy projects. From legislation to expand public lakefront access to creating a prairie learning center steps are being taken throughout the region to build on Burnham's green dream.
Sponsors
Generous support from foundations, corporations and individuals is making the Centennial possible.
Program Partners
Hundreds of community and not-for-profit organizations, educational and cultural institutions, public agencies and others throughout the Chicago region are hosting an array of history and future-focused activities.
Make Big Plans
Newberry Library's Make Big Plans exhibit is on display at more than 60 public libraries throughout Chicagoland. It shows how the Burnham Plan helped transform metropolitan Chicago and prepare for the next 100 years.
Multimedia Gallery
Experience the Centennial through pictures, videos and online exhibits. This newest edition to the Web site offers a variety of ways to see and experience what's happened throughout this Centennial year.
The Burnham Blog
New perspective, new ideas and new opinions. Urban planning touches every part of our lives, so join the conversation with Patrick T. Reardon and The Burnham Blog.
Calendar Highlights
Janice Metzger, author of What Would Jane Say?, is the guest speaker at the Nov. 20 inaugural Jane Addams Hull House breakfast symposium. On Nov. 21, Joliet Public Library hosts the first of a region-series of Global Warming: What's a Kid to Do? performances. Views the November/ December calendar for a full list of Centennial programs happening throughout the region.
Virtual Burnham Initiative
Through Google Earth technology, VBI transforms a selection of flat images from the 1909 Plan of Chicago into 3-D models. [Experience Virtual Burnham]
Green Legacy Projects
The Centennial shines a spotlight on our region's "green infrastructure" – its networks of open spaces and natural areas – as it works with Openlands to advance more than 20 Green Legacy projects.
