2019 Plan
The Plan will respond to the evolving community by forging a roadmap for the future that focuses on key public realm elements such as:
Elevate State will be the Chicago Loop Alliance’s first plan for State Street since 1987, when the organization called for the street to be reopened to automobile traffic after a stint as a bus and pedestrian mall.
We need your help! The planning process for Elevate State will prioritize community engagement as a key part of the process. To make Elevate State successful, we need your input! Learn how to get involved below. Please note the community workshops are currently postponed until further notice.
Consultant Team
Site Design Group
site is an award-winning landscape architecture and urban design firm based in Chicago’s South Loop. site brings over 30 years of experience designing and planning vibrant public spaces throughout the Midwest. site will serve as the project leader, landscape architect, and planner for the Elevate State planning process.
Arup
site is an award-winning landscape architecture and urban design firm based in Chicago’s South Loop. site brings over 30 years of experience designing and planning vibrant public spaces throughout the Midwest. site will serve as the project leader, landscape architect, and planner for the Elevate State planning process.
CLUE Group
The Community Land Use and Economics (CLUE) Group is a small, specialized consulting firm that helps community leaders create vibrant downtowns and neighborhood commercial centers. CLUE Group will lead the economic analysis and strategy throughout the planning process.
Floating Museum
Floating Museum is a non-profit arts organization that creates new models: exploring relationships between public infrastructure, public art, community organizations, civic institutions, and municipal government. Floating Museum will contribute to the project through vital insight on arts and culture.
Championing the Loop
The Chicago Loop Alliance champions the Loop as a thriving, vibrant business and cultural district in Chicago’s heart.
Support the Loop’s Vibrancy
Your donation helps us create programs that improve quality of life in Chicago’s downtown community.
SSA #1-2015
State Street Special Service Area #1-2015 is a taxing district that funds enhanced services in Chicago’s downtown.Learn More