September 20, 2023, 6 to 9 p.m. CT
The Geraghty, 2520 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago
Welcome to Metropolitan Planning Council’s 2023 Annual Event! We invite you to join us as we explore The Power of Possibility: Imagining an Equitable Future. Are you ready to dream big and envision a future where equity is at the forefront of our built environment, and every community has a voice, is valued, and thrives?
Imagine a Chicago region where every individual has access to affordable housing, quality jobs, safe neighborhoods, and efficient transit. Through our event, we will explore how we can make this vision a reality by centering racial and economic equity in our public systems and policies.
Tickets will be available for purchase soon.
See Sponsorship Options below!
Annual Event Honorees
Champions of Change Award
Quintin E. Primo III, founder and executive chairman of Capri Investment Group, will receive MPC’s Champions of Change Award for his outstanding contributions to real estate investment and development, including bringing Google to Chicago’s Central Loop in a groundbreaking redevelopment of the James R. Thompson Center. Mr. Primo has a lifelong commitment to civic and non-profit initiatives. He is a founder and co-chairman of the Primo Center for Women and Children and was the founding chairman of the Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness among others.
Community Impact Award
MPC is proud to honor Tonika Johnson with MPC’s Community Impact Award for her inspiring work as a social justice artist. Ms. Johnson’s work, including her Folded Map Project™ and her new Inequity for Sale project, reveals injustices and inequities in real estate and land use practices, including historic preservation, and encourages us to reevaluate and create positive change.
Help Create a Better Tomorrow
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a movement toward a better tomorrow. Don't miss out on the chance to join the conversation and explore how we can create a more equitable future for everyone. Let's work together to build sustainable, livable, and thriving communities where every individual has access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
Sponsorship Opportunities
As a sponsor of our 2023 Annual Event, you will gain visibility among corporate, civic, and community-based leaders, while supporting MPC’s critical work. We are committed to transparency and accountability and will ensure that your support is recognized and celebrated at our event. Take time to review the unique sponsorship package below with benefits and opportunities for recognition.
Please consider supporting MPC so together we can create a more equitable and just Chicago region.
Thank you for your support!
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