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
Partners from around the region join the Burnham Plan Centennial Committee to announce the next steps for our green infrastructure and key Green Legacy projects at this afternoon's, Our Green Metropolis: The Next 100 Years. On November 14th, the Chicago Humanities Festival features three future-focused Burnham programs.
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.
