How We Work
Focused initiatives that move the Loop forward.
Through five core program areas, Chicago Loop Alliance strengthens the downtown experience. Each plays a vital role in maintaining, improving, and energizing the Loop’s public spaces and economic landscape.
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Beautification, Enhanced Services + Safety
Chicago Loop Alliance provides constant and continued improvements to the cleanliness, beautification, safety and maintenance of the Loop’s streets, sidewalks and common areas.
Safe + Clean Ambassador teams
The Street Team Ambassadors monitor State Street and strengthened relationships with local merchants, visitors and connect individuals in need to social service providers. The Clean Team Ambassadors improve the cleanliness and image of State Street by removing litter and graffiti, emptying garbage cans, and shoveling snow.
Landscaping, Infrastructure Maintenance + Beautification
Through SSA1-2015 funding, both sides of State Street from Wacker Drive to Congress Parkway received consistent care, including weekly power washing, annual sidewalk repair and sealing, and ongoing maintenance.
Timely Alerts on Loop Impacts
CLA regularly communicates with various civic agencies on impacts regarding construction, public events, filming notices, and protests. Stay up to date on current advisories and view the latest updates.
PLACEMAKING + EVENTS
CLA is dedicated to enriching the Loop by building connections between people and the places they share, creating an inclusive downtown.
By transforming urban locations into creative spaces, CLA’s community driven enhancements bring the public together through long standing projects like, The Gateway and interactive pop-ups, like Enteractive State.
CLA implements strategic initiatives that improve the vibrancy of the Loop’s public realm with events such as Sundays on State, ACTIVATE, and Falling for the Loop.
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Advocacy, Planning + Economic Development
Chicago Loop Alliance provides planning and project review and advocates for important issues to improve the ability of the Loop to compete for investment and for stakeholders to achieve their property and investment goals.
- CLA tracks various metrics including pedestrian activity, hotel and office occupancy, and arts and culture impact, publishing quarterly State of the Loop reports to inform stakeholders on the Loop economy.
- CLA commissions reports that reflect its vision for a vibrant downtown and guide the Loop’s future.
- CLA spearheads and supports Loop-centric advocacy projects & programs through civic engagement and CLA committees to ensure the Loop remains an innovative, global downtown leader.
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Community Engagement + Membership
Chicago Loop Alliance convenes businesses, cultural institutions, and civic leaders shaping the Loop’s future.
Membership provides access to marketing opportunities, networking events, and advocacy efforts focused solely on downtown revitalization.
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Marketing + Communications
Promoting the Loop across every channel.
Through social media, digital marketing, advertising and earned media, CLA promotes the Loop community as a thriving destination for investment, tourism and arts and culture.
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