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1955 Chicago Union Station Booklet: Cross-Roads of the Nation-
- This 1950s booklet was produced by the railroads that then owned Chicago Union Station to promote the terminal's modern amenities and luxurious cross-country trains. When the station was at its peak, it boasted everything from a women's lounge and nursery to a jail. Today, this piece serves as an…
Placemaking at the Polish Triangle-
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- Jul 7, 2010
- In 2009, MPC teamed up with WPB (the Special Service Area for Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods) to transform the Polish Triangle, located at the intersection of Division Street, Ashland Avenue, and Milwaukee Avenue, into a well-used public space. Through an online network group, online…
- Placemaking Chicago Fact Sheet
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- Dec 14, 2009
- Placemaking is a people-centered approach to planning public spaces. MPC's Placemaking Chicago project supports the creation and care of quality public places in the region through policy advocacy, collaboration with public agencies and officials, technical assistance on planning projects, and…
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