{"id":9768,"date":"2026-05-27T20:48:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T20:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loopchicagodev.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=9768"},"modified":"2026-06-18T08:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:18:43","slug":"chicago-loop-alliance-foundation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/about\/chicago-loop-alliance-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundaci\u00f3n CLA"},"content":{"rendered":"<section  class=\"lc-section-outer lc-section-container alignfull lc-bg-variation lc-bg-white\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"lc-tl-frame\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t<div class=\"lc-tl lc-tl--edge-extend lc-tl--about-foundation-about lc-tl--align-left lc-tl--pos-bottom\" style=\"--lc-tl-bend-width-base: 280px\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lc-tl__bend\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bend_svg-46.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"280\" height=\"303\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lc-tl__extend\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/straight_h_edge_svg-46.svg');\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"lc-section-inner lc-sc-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"lficr-row\">\n\n\t<!-- Content Card -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lc-content-card lc-content-card--transparent lficr-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"lc-content-card__heading lc-text-h1\">Acerca de<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lc-content-card__body lc-text-p1\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) affiliate organization that pushes the limits of what a downtown can be for its residents, workers, and visitors<\/p>\n<p>The Foundation seeks to enrich the Loop\u2019s public spaces through artistic expression and free cultural programing. By building a connection between people and the places they share, the Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation hopes to create an inclusive downtown environment that fosters creativity and enhances the Loop\u2019s appeal to the people and businesses that are a part of it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<!-- Image(s) -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lc-framed-image lc-frame lficr-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3c4b5a5fe61d4156df465056a4867e4e321b8d16-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"lc-framed-image__img lc-framed-image__img--ar-1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3c4b5a5fe61d4156df465056a4867e4e321b8d16-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3c4b5a5fe61d4156df465056a4867e4e321b8d16-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3c4b5a5fe61d4156df465056a4867e4e321b8d16-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3c4b5a5fe61d4156df465056a4867e4e321b8d16-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3c4b5a5fe61d4156df465056a4867e4e321b8d16-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3c4b5a5fe61d4156df465056a4867e4e321b8d16-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"lc-section-outer lc-section-container alignfull lc-bg-variation lc-bg-stone-texture\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"lc-section-inner lc-sc-inner\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"lc-section-intro lc-section-intro--align-center lc-section-intro--spacing-default lc-section-intro--width-medium\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"lc-section-intro__heading lc-text-h1\">Initiatives<\/h2>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lc-section-intro__body\">\n\t\t\t<p>Through support from the Foundation\u2019s <a href=\"\/es\/news-events\/annual-meeting\/\">Annual Meeting<\/a>, <a href=\"\/es\/news-events\/annual-gala\/\">Gala<\/a>, and corporate sponsorships for public events like <a href=\"\/es\/news-events\/sundays-on-state\/\">Los domingos en State<\/a> and <a href=\"\/es\/news-events\/activate\/\">ACTIVATE<\/a>, the Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation funds strategic initiatives that enhance the vibrancy of the Loop\u2019s public spaces. Explore the history of our past initiatives below.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"lc-section-outer lc-section-container alignfull lc-section-container--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"lc-section-inner lc-sc-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-89b030c2-3d43-453b-8508-dae3ff2d8f5f\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-89b030c2-3d43-453b-8508-dae3ff2d8f5f .cool-horizontal-timeline-body{--ctlb-content-alignment: center;--ctlb-line-color: #d9d9d9;--ctlb-icon-bg: #bad536;--ctlb-story-border-color: #da1b3e00;--ctlb-icon-box-size: 20px;--ctlb-icon-box-radius: 50%;--ctlb-middle-line-size: 1px;--ctlb-container-top-padding: 15px;--ctlb-container-right-padding: 15px;--ctlb-container-bottom-padding: 15px;--ctlb-container-left-padding: 15px;--ctlb-container-top-radius: 25px;--ctlb-container-right-radius: 25px;--ctlb-container-bottom-radius: 25px;--ctlb-container-left-radius: 25px;--ctlb-year-font-size: 20px;--ctlb-year-font-family: Helvetica;--ctlb-year-font-weight: 700;--ctlb-year-line-height: 28px;--ctlb-year-text-color: #6d6e71;--ctlb-container-shadow-y-axis: 4px;--ctlb-container-shadow-blur: 4px;--ctlb-container-shadow-color: #00000040;--ctlb-media-border-color: #da1b3e00;--ctlb-media-border-radius: 12px;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-horizontal-timeline-body ctlb-wrapper both-sided left\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\"><div class=\"swiper-outer\" id=\"89b030c2-3d43-453b-8508-dae3ff2d8f5f\" data-slide=\"3\"><div class=\"swiper\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper cvbt-horizontal-swiper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>1929 <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1929-state-street-council-image-dates-to-1964-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2532\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1929-state-street-council-image-dates-to-1964-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1929-state-street-council-image-dates-to-1964-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1929-state-street-council-image-dates-to-1964-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1929-state-street-council-image-dates-to-1964-1536x864-1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1929-state-street-council-image-dates-to-1964.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong>A new beginning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/about\/our-story\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"107\"><strong>The State Street Council<\/strong><\/a> forms to promote the business interests of State Street from Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street, following The Great Depression.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>1977<br><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1977-79-state-street-pedestrian-mall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2535\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1977-79-state-street-pedestrian-mall.jpg 843w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1977-79-state-street-pedestrian-mall-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1977-79-state-street-pedestrian-mall-768x1093.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1977-79-state-street-pedestrian-mall-719x1024.jpg 719w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong>State Street closes to vehicles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>In an effort to encourage more pedestrian traffic and increased revenues for stores, the State Street Council initiates planning, construction and marketing for the <strong>State Street pedestrian mall<\/strong>, closing State Street to vehicular traffic excluding buses and taxis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-dot\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>1979<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1977-79-state-street-pedestrian-mall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2535\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1977-79-state-street-pedestrian-mall.jpg 843w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1977-79-state-street-pedestrian-mall-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1977-79-state-street-pedestrian-mall-768x1093.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1977-79-state-street-pedestrian-mall-719x1024.jpg 719w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong>Stakeholders realize their mistake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The State Street pedestrian mall opens to pedestrians, buses and taxis, and permanently closes to vehicular traffic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>1982<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Macys-Holidays-State-Street-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9035\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Macys-Holidays-State-Street-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Macys-Holidays-State-Street-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Macys-Holidays-State-Street-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Macys-Holidays-State-Street-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Macys-Holidays-State-Street-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Macys-Holidays-State-Street-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong>&#8220;That Great Street&#8221; Expansion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renamed the <strong>Greater State Street Council (GSSC)<\/strong>, the area of representation expands beyond State Street to encompass Chicago\u2019s central business district.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>1996<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/State-Street-Photo-Courtest-of-Art-Design-Chicago__FillWzEyMDAsMTIwMF0-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4508\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/State-Street-Photo-Courtest-of-Art-Design-Chicago__FillWzEyMDAsMTIwMF0-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/State-Street-Photo-Courtest-of-Art-Design-Chicago__FillWzEyMDAsMTIwMF0-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/State-Street-Photo-Courtest-of-Art-Design-Chicago__FillWzEyMDAsMTIwMF0-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/State-Street-Photo-Courtest-of-Art-Design-Chicago__FillWzEyMDAsMTIwMF0-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/State-Street-Photo-Courtest-of-Art-Design-Chicago__FillWzEyMDAsMTIwMF0-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/State-Street-Photo-Courtest-of-Art-Design-Chicago__FillWzEyMDAsMTIwMF0.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong>State Street reopens to cars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Criticism and reassessment of the State Street pedestrian mall lead to its redevelopment in and the reopening of the street to vehicular traffic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>1997<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong>GSSC services State Street<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City of Chicago contracts the GSSC as the sole service provider for <strong>State Street Special Service Area #1 <\/strong>with the goal of making State Street a highly desirable world-class destination for residents, tourists, and visitors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2005<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2005-CLA-Logo_Foundation_CMYK.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5527\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2005-CLA-Logo_Foundation_CMYK.jpg 956w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2005-CLA-Logo_Foundation_CMYK-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2005-CLA-Logo_Foundation_CMYK-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2005-CLA-Logo_Foundation_CMYK-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong>Merger creates Chicago Loop Alliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Greater State Street Council merges with the Central Michigan Avenue Association, becoming the <strong>Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA)<\/strong>. This same year, CLA launches their 501(c)(3) affiliate organization, <strong>Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation,<\/strong> seeking to enrich the Loop\u2019s public spaces through artistic expression and free cultural programming.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2009<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2009-education-study-DePaul-Loop-Campus-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5528\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2009-education-study-DePaul-Loop-Campus-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2009-education-study-DePaul-Loop-Campus-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2009-education-study-DePaul-Loop-Campus-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2009-education-study-DePaul-Loop-Campus-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2009-education-study-DePaul-Loop-Campus.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong>Students create deep impact for Loop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLA conducts and releases data on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/assets\/Uploads\/6cec26474f\/2014_highereducationstudy.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">higher education in the Loop<\/a><\/strong>, detailing the impact of over 64,000 students in the Loop.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2009-2013<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2009-Pop-up-Art-Loop-Open-2009-2013-copy-1024x698.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5529\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2009-Pop-up-Art-Loop-Open-2009-2013-copy-1024x698.png 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2009-Pop-up-Art-Loop-Open-2009-2013-copy-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2009-Pop-up-Art-Loop-Open-2009-2013-copy-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2009-Pop-up-Art-Loop-Open-2009-2013-copy-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2009-Pop-up-Art-Loop-Open-2009-2013-copy.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong>Pop-Up Art Loop reenergizes the Loop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pop-Up Art Loop<\/strong>, reenvisions the Loop\u2019s vacant storefronts during the height of the Great Recession.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2010<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2010-clean-team-timeline-photo-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5530\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2010-clean-team-timeline-photo-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2010-clean-team-timeline-photo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2010-clean-team-timeline-photo-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2010-clean-team-timeline-photo-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2010-clean-team-timeline-photo.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Cleaning ambassadors hit the street<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLA initiates a <strong>Street Cleaning program<\/strong> on State Street, hiring previously incarcerated people via the Clean Slate and CTA Second Chance programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2013-2019, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2013-ACTIVATE-2019-Green-Room-08-credit-Purple-Photo-Group-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5531\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2013-ACTIVATE-2019-Green-Room-08-credit-Purple-Photo-Group-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2013-ACTIVATE-2019-Green-Room-08-credit-Purple-Photo-Group-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2013-ACTIVATE-2019-Green-Room-08-credit-Purple-Photo-Group-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2013-ACTIVATE-2019-Green-Room-08-credit-Purple-Photo-Group-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2013-ACTIVATE-2019-Green-Room-08-credit-Purple-Photo-Group-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2013-ACTIVATE-2019-Green-Room-08-credit-Purple-Photo-Group.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \\\"><br>ACTIVATE illuminates Loop alleys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\\ wp-block-paragraph\">The iconic,<strong><a href=\"\/es\/news-events\/activate\/\">ACTIVATE<\/a><\/strong>, an alley activation series launches, meant to encourage Loop workers and visitors to experience hidden spaces in new ways.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2014<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2014-CLA-Ambassadors-credit-Scott-Teresi-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5532\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2014-CLA-Ambassadors-credit-Scott-Teresi-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2014-CLA-Ambassadors-credit-Scott-Teresi-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2014-CLA-Ambassadors-credit-Scott-Teresi-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2014-CLA-Ambassadors-credit-Scott-Teresi-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2014-CLA-Ambassadors-credit-Scott-Teresi-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2014-CLA-Ambassadors-credit-Scott-Teresi.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Ambassador program expands to clean and safe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLA expands their suite of services provided to the SSA, with a full service <strong>Clean and Safe<\/strong> <strong>program<\/strong> composed of Clean Team and Street Team ambassadors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2016-2019<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2016-2019-Downtown-Futures-Series-Jahmal-Cole_Founder-of-My-Block-My-Hood-My-City-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5533\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2016-2019-Downtown-Futures-Series-Jahmal-Cole_Founder-of-My-Block-My-Hood-My-City-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2016-2019-Downtown-Futures-Series-Jahmal-Cole_Founder-of-My-Block-My-Hood-My-City-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2016-2019-Downtown-Futures-Series-Jahmal-Cole_Founder-of-My-Block-My-Hood-My-City-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2016-2019-Downtown-Futures-Series-Jahmal-Cole_Founder-of-My-Block-My-Hood-My-City-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2016-2019-Downtown-Futures-Series-Jahmal-Cole_Founder-of-My-Block-My-Hood-My-City-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2016-2019-Downtown-Futures-Series-Jahmal-Cole_Founder-of-My-Block-My-Hood-My-City.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>CLA launches series on downtown issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Downtown Future Series (DFS)<\/strong> features urban professionals, thought leaders across business industries discussing trends that will affect the next era of downtowns globally.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2019<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2019-GBD-Learning-Expedition-Chicago-01-credit-Purple-Photo-Co-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5534\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2019-GBD-Learning-Expedition-Chicago-01-credit-Purple-Photo-Co-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2019-GBD-Learning-Expedition-Chicago-01-credit-Purple-Photo-Co-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2019-GBD-Learning-Expedition-Chicago-01-credit-Purple-Photo-Co-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2019-GBD-Learning-Expedition-Chicago-01-credit-Purple-Photo-Co-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2019-GBD-Learning-Expedition-Chicago-01-credit-Purple-Photo-Co.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>International leaders learn from the Loop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLA hosts a <a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/press-releases\/learning-expedition-chicago-report-released\/\" type=\"press_release\" id=\"2438\"><strong>GBD Innovation Club Learning Expedition<\/strong><\/a>, inviting global cities to experience the programming and economic development opportunities that make the Loop an innovative urban district.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2021-2025<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2021-Sundays-on-State_drum_circle_2022-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5535\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2021-Sundays-on-State_drum_circle_2022-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2021-Sundays-on-State_drum_circle_2022-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2021-Sundays-on-State_drum_circle_2022-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2021-Sundays-on-State_drum_circle_2022-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2021-Sundays-on-State_drum_circle_2022-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2021-Sundays-on-State_drum_circle_2022.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Sundays on State unites Chicagoans and beyond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Award-winning event series, <a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/news-events\/sundays-on-state\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"10192\"><strong>Los domingos en State<\/strong>,<\/a> transforms State Street into a shared space reflecting the city\u2019s unity, diversity and spirit; and encouraging economic recovery post-pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2022-LaSalle-Street-credit-Adam-Alexander-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5536\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2022-LaSalle-Street-credit-Adam-Alexander-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2022-LaSalle-Street-credit-Adam-Alexander-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2022-LaSalle-Street-credit-Adam-Alexander-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2022-LaSalle-Street-credit-Adam-Alexander-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2022-LaSalle-Street-credit-Adam-Alexander-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2022-LaSalle-Street-credit-Adam-Alexander.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Reimagined LaSalle plan takes off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In partnership with the Chicago Department of Planning and Development and other area entities, CLA, supports a <a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/assets\/LaSalleTAP_FinalReportCPDF.pdf\/\">report by the Urban Land Institute<\/a> reimagining the use of <strong>LaSalle Street<\/strong> into affordable housing, shops, and vibrant public spaces.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2023<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-Elevate-State-pedestrians-crossing-street-safely-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5537\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-Elevate-State-pedestrians-crossing-street-safely-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-Elevate-State-pedestrians-crossing-street-safely-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-Elevate-State-pedestrians-crossing-street-safely-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-Elevate-State-pedestrians-crossing-street-safely-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-Elevate-State-pedestrians-crossing-street-safely.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>New plan reimagines State Street&#8217;s future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of Chicago\u2019s Central Area Recovery Plan, Chicago Loop Alliance and other partners unveil final recommendations for <a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/business-in-the-loop\/research-resources\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"5805\"><strong>Elevate State<\/strong><\/a>, a forward-thinking vision for the State Street corridor, initiated in 2020 and placed on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2023<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-IDA-large-leadership-group-in-auditorium-photo-credit-purple-photo-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5538\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-IDA-large-leadership-group-in-auditorium-photo-credit-purple-photo-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-IDA-large-leadership-group-in-auditorium-photo-credit-purple-photo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-IDA-large-leadership-group-in-auditorium-photo-credit-purple-photo-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-IDA-large-leadership-group-in-auditorium-photo-credit-purple-photo-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2023-IDA-large-leadership-group-in-auditorium-photo-credit-purple-photo.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Downtown group association sets attendance record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLA cohosts the 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/chicago-loop-blog\/chicago-to-host-international-downtown-association-conference\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4778\"><strong>International Downtown Association\u2019s (IDA) Annual Conference<\/strong><\/a> and Marketplace<a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/do-business\/media\/press-releases\/chicago-to-host-international-downtown-association-this-fall-as-a-recognized-leader-in-urban-place-management\/\">,<\/a> attracting over 1,000 downtown leaders from international urban districts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide ctlb-alignment-center\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false\"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><span>2025<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Loop-Arts-District-Logo-Vertical_RGB-1024x337.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5539\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain;width:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Loop-Arts-District-Logo-Vertical_RGB-1024x337.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Loop-Arts-District-Logo-Vertical_RGB-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Loop-Arts-District-Logo-Vertical_RGB-768x252.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Loop-Arts-District-Logo-Vertical_RGB-1536x505.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Loop-Arts-District-Logo-Vertical_RGB-2048x673.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Loop-Arts-District-Logo-Vertical_RGB-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>100+ arts organizations join together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Chicago Loop Alliance leverages the power of the Loop\u2019s arts and culture in the new <strong>Loop Arts District Caucus<\/strong>, a group of over 90 arts organizations with physical space or residencies in the Loop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\t<style>.lc-si-3cac7c47{margin-top:100px;margin-bottom:0px}<\/style>\n<div class=\"lc-section-intro lc-section-intro--align-center lc-section-intro--spacing-custom lc-section-intro--width-medium lc-si-3cac7c47\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"lc-section-intro__heading lc-text-h1\">How to Support<\/h2>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lc-section-intro__body\">\n\t\t\t<p>In Chicago, the Loop is everyone\u2019s neighborhood. It is the place where workers, residents and visitors share space and experiences. Supporting Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation\u2019s efforts to advance the Loop as a high-performing urban environment is possible through a variety of giving and sponsorship opportunities, including Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation\u2019s <a href=\"\/es\/news-events\/annual-meeting\/\">Annual Meeting<\/a>, <a href=\"\/es\/news-events\/annual-gala\/\">Annual Gala<\/a> and <a href=\"\/es\/business-in-the-loop\/sponsorships\/\">project sponsorship<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"lc-section-outer lc-section-container alignfull lc-bg-variation lc-bg-white lc-sc-d3c999f7\">\n\n\t\t\t<style>.lc-sc-d3c999f7 .lc-section-inner{padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:55px}<\/style>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"lc-tl-frame\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t<div class=\"lc-tl lc-tl--edge-extend lc-tl--about-foundation-support lc-tl--align-right lc-tl--pos-top\" style=\"--lc-tl-bend-width-base: 855px\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lc-tl__bend\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" 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lc-text-p1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFour program areas provide overall structure and direction for Chicago Loop Alliance as the organization strives to advance its service delivery and realize its vision.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lc-card-button extended-copy-grid-card__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/es\/about\/projects-programs\/\" class=\"lc-btn lc-btn-dark\">\n\t\tM\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n  <path class=\"button-arrow-bg\" d=\"M0.105469 10.8522C0.881961 4.72895 5.92647 0 12.0359 0C18.1454 0 23.1926 4.72615 23.9691 10.8522C24.0392 11.3926 24.0743 11.9414 24.0743 12.5013C24.0743 13.0613 24.0392 13.6101 23.9691 14.1505C23.1926 20.2765 18.1454 25.0027 12.0359 25.0027C5.92646 25.0027 0.881961 20.2765 0.105469 14.1505L15.2201 14.1505L12.0899 16.0656L9.60671 17.5831L6.68679 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class=\"gb-element-77868158\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-b12dc3a3\">Defendiendo el bucle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For decades, the Chicago Loop Alliance has supported people, businesses, and culture to keep downtown Chicago thriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-alt\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/es\/about\/our-story\/\">M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n  <path class=\"button-arrow-bg\" d=\"M0.105469 10.8522C0.881961 4.72895 5.92647 0 12.0359 0C18.1454 0 23.1926 4.72615 23.9691 10.8522C24.0392 11.3926 24.0743 11.9414 24.0743 12.5013C24.0743 13.0613 24.0392 13.6101 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