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, ltd. (site)
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. Learn more: site-design.com

Arup
Arup is a firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialist working across every aspect of the built environment. With 14 offices in the Americas, Arup’s Chicago practice located in the Loop will lead transportation, mobility, and technology for Elevate State. Learn more: arup.com

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. Learn more: cluegroup.com

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. Learn more: floatingmuseum.org