Our region’s communities are connected through a network of open spaces and natural areas in what is called the green infrastructure. The Burnham Plan Centennial, with the nonprofit organization Openlands, identified 21 Green Legacy Projects to close critical gaps in this infrastructure and continue to expand the green vision of the Plan of Chicago.
These projects are separated into three categories – trails, shoreline and open space – and span the three-state region from southeastern Wisconsin through Illinois to northwestern Indiana. All of the projects build on many years of hard work by civic organizations, community residents, foundations and government.
Beyond Boundaries - Creating a Healthy Green Region
By: Clarion New Media
The Centennial was a catalyst for realizing Burnham’s vision for a region-wide system of parks and open space.
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Openlands took the lead in working with land management partners to advance a series of Green Legacy Projects that celebrate the lasting influence of Burnham Plan principles and provide a new set of directions.
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Green Legacy Projects
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