{"id":2280,"date":"2024-02-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loopchicago.local\/press-releases\/chicago-loop-alliance-unveils-five-year-strategic-plan-for-organization-and-loop-neighborhood\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T12:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T17:35:18","slug":"chicago-loop-alliance-unveils-five-year-strategic-plan-for-organization-and-loop-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"press_release","link":"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/press-releases\/chicago-loop-alliance-unveils-five-year-strategic-plan-for-organization-and-loop-neighborhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Loop Alliance unveils five-year strategic plan for organization and Loop neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Contacto de prensa: <\/strong>Ariella Gibson | Gerente de Marketing y Comunicaciones, Chicago Loop Alliance <a href=\"mailto:Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com\">Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com<\/a> | 708-543-4002<\/p>\n<p><strong>MEDIOS DE COMUNICACI\u00d3N:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/9tojklt2luyuntw2nnumt\/h?rlkey=xb2kp1122jl33ui0sel2t8sos&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photos and video available for download<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>SOCIAL<\/strong>: Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/loopchicago\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@loopchicago<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChicagoLoopAlliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ChicagoLoopAlliance<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChiLoopAlliance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ChiLoopAlliance<\/a><br \/>\nLinkedIn: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/chicagoloopalliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Chicago-Loop-Alliance<\/a> TikTok: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@loopchicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@loopchicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 12, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CHICAGO \u2014<\/strong> Today, <a class=\"ss-broken\" href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/\">Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA)<\/a> releases an extensive five-year strategic organizational plan, commissioned to take advantage of the evolving downtown and CLA\u2019s role in the Loop following several years that significantly altered the district and organization\u2019s business model. To create the report, CLA contracted consulting firm BDS Planning and Urban Design, who conducted focus groups with Loop stakeholders and partners; analyzed the current landscape of Chicago Loop Alliance; and advised on the future trajectory of the organization to meet the Loop\u2019s needs. <strong>View the full strategic plan at <\/strong><strong>LoopChicago.com\/StrategicPlan<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El plan estrat\u00e9gico de cinco a\u00f1os tambi\u00e9n incorpora algunos elementos del recientemente publicado <a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/in-the-loop\/elevate-state-report-provides-recommendations-for-a-vibrant-mixed-use-state-street\/\">Elevate State<\/a> Informe elaborado por un panel de asistencia t\u00e9cnica del Urban Land Institute.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn a pivotal time for downtown\u2019s globally, Chicago Loop Alliance\u2019s ability to shape and nurture the unique atmosphere and landscape of the Loop provides another potential advantage to the city of Chicago if utilized properly,&#8221; said Michael Edwards, President and CEO of Chicago Loop Alliance. \u201cWhile we cannot predict the future, our strategic plans analyzes current trends; forecasts bold future steps; and implements recommendations from various resources. Chicago Loop Alliance has a long history of successfully creating memorable and positive experiences for Loop visitors, workers, and residents through substantial programming; effective administration of social services and community-based initiatives; engaging marketing; and a keen eye on representing the makeup, perspectives, and ideals of all Chicagoans, and we will continue to do so in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Algunos de los principales hallazgos incluyen: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Una visi\u00f3n y una misi\u00f3n refinadas para la organizaci\u00f3n, as\u00ed como cuatro nuevas \u00e1reas prioritarias estrat\u00e9gicas: <strong>Creando confianza en el Loop; Aumentando el perfil y el impacto de la Chicago Loop Alliance; Asegurando un barrio para todos; Creando un distrito urbano completo<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Son pasos importantes y ambiciosos para la organizaci\u00f3n a fin de gestionar y promocionar el Loop de manera adecuada, incluyendo un aumento de los flujos de ingresos, un aumento del personal y del presupuesto, y la asignaci\u00f3n de recursos significativos para convertir el Loop en un destino global emblem\u00e1tico.<\/li>\n<li>Substantial emphasis on modifying the business model of Chicago Loop Alliance to meet the needs of the district through a Business Improvement District (BID), which requires state legislation and local government approval<\/li>\n<li>Una evaluaci\u00f3n situacional de Chicago Loop Alliance en comparaci\u00f3n con otras grandes metr\u00f3polis, identificando \u00e1reas clave de enfoque como la seguridad, el retorno al trabajo y los cambios en el uso tradicional del centro de la ciudad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sobre la base de m\u00faltiples grupos focales, entrevistas y respuestas de los interesados, la Chicago Loop Alliance formul\u00f3 y sugiri\u00f3 posibles \u201cgrandes ideas\u201d para los pr\u00f3ximos cinco a\u00f1os en cada \u00e1rea de enfoque estrat\u00e9gica.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crear confianza en el proceso<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To ensure that the Loop is \u2013 and is known as \u2013 a vibrant, welcoming, and memorable community, CLA must continue to focus on making the Loop a safe and clean destination; through CLA&#8217;s consistent stewardship and positive messaging. Catalytic actions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aumentar la seguridad y la protecci\u00f3n mediante un aumento del personal del CLA Ambassador<\/li>\n<li>Investigar los esfuerzos de polic\u00eda comunitaria en colaboraci\u00f3n con la CPD, organizaciones de servicios sociales y los Ambasadoras de CLA<\/li>\n<li>Defensa de v\u00edas p\u00fablicas mejoradas y m\u00e1s seguras: instalaciones de arte p\u00fablico que honran el legado de State Street; estaciones de metro visualmente atractivas en State Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Aumentar el perfil y el impacto de la Chicago Loop Alliance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For Chicago Loop Alliance to be the recognized civic leader and effective service provider driving the economic &amp; social health of the Loop, it needs to dramatically expand resources, scope, and geography. This can be accomplished through CLA-led partnerships, proactive relationships with city, county, state and federal governments and strategic communication to punctuate Chicago Loop Alliance&#8217;s impact. Catalytic actions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continuar abogando por la aprobaci\u00f3n legislativa del Distrito de Mejoras Empresariales (BID) en todo el Loop y comenzar la implementaci\u00f3n del BID para 2028.<\/li>\n<li>Investigar la ampliaci\u00f3n de los l\u00edmites de la Chicago Loop Alliance para reflejar la naturaleza en constante evoluci\u00f3n del \u00e1rea central de Chicago, con el objetivo de mejorar el valor para los interesados.<\/li>\n<li>Expand capacity and focus on research, economic development, and external affairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Garantizar un barrio para todos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To attract talent and investment in the Loop, CLA must care for Chicago\u2019s diverse communities, requiring meaningful working partnerships with organizations that represent the interests of traditionally underrepresented groups. This means delivering clearly defined inclusive programs both internal to the CLA organization and external to Loop stakeholders. Catalytic actions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aumentar intencionalmente el n\u00famero de personas de comunidades subrepresentadas en la membres\u00eda de CLA, el personal, la junta directiva y los participantes en eventos, con el objetivo de representar la demograf\u00eda racial de toda la ciudad de Chicago.<\/li>\n<li>Acelerar las asociaciones de CLA en eventos como Hospitality Hires y Downtown Days, dise\u00f1ados para ofrecer m\u00e1s oportunidades a todos para participar en el Loop.<\/li>\n<li>Defensor de la accesibilidad universal en todos los proyectos de \u00e1mbito p\u00fablico del Loop<\/li>\n<li>Abordar de manera t\u00e1ctica los efectos del cambio clim\u00e1tico en State Street y el Loop, que tambi\u00e9n afectan de manera desproporcionada a comunidades desfavorecidas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Crear un distrito urbano completo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Para seguir siendo competitivo, el Loop necesita ofrecer una variedad de espacios p\u00fablicos, infraestructura y programaci\u00f3n que promueva una mejor combinaci\u00f3n de usos y una mayor diversidad de usuarios mediante un planificacio\u0301n y desarrollo cuidadosos, lo que se traducir\u00e1 en m\u00e1s inversi\u00f3n en el nivel de la calle. Las acciones catal\u00edticas incluyen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Embracing residential growth and ensuring the Loop is a better place to live<\/li>\n<li>Aumentar la econom\u00eda de las tiendas de moda y apoyar a los emprendedores de color a trav\u00e9s de pop-ups y otras oportunidades de programas<\/li>\n<li>Reconfigurar y elevar el Distrito de Teatros Loop como el polo neur\u00e1lgico del Loop y el segundo distrito de entretenimiento m\u00e1s grande fuera de Broadway\/Times Square de Nueva York<\/li>\n<li>Crear espacios p\u00fablicos y eventos flexibles a lo largo de State Street (es decir, una calle sin bordes, The Gateway, Pritzker Park) para convertir el Loop en el centro de programaci\u00f3n cultural<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The full list of catalytic actions in each category can be found at <\/strong><strong>LoopChicago.com\/StrategicPlan<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sobre la Chicago Loop Alliance<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/\">Chicago Loop Alliance<\/a> (CLA)\u2019s leads the community by creating and supporting inclusive programs that attract people and investment to the Loop. CLA is a membership organization as well as the sole service provider for Special Service Area #1-2015, and the Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation produces free public art projects and events. For more information, visit <a class=\"ss-broken\" href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/\">LoopChicago.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\">###<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press contact: Ariella Gibson | Marketing and Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com | 708-543-4002 MEDIA: Photos and video available for download SOCIAL: Instagram: @loopchicago\u00a0\u00a0 Facebook: @ChicagoLoopAlliance\u00a0\u00a0 Twitter: @ChiLoopAlliance LinkedIn: @Chicago-Loop-Alliance TikTok: @loopchicago FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 12, 2023 CHICAGO \u2014 Today, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) releases an extensive five-year strategic organizational plan, commissioned to &#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"class_list":["post-2280","press_release","type-press_release","status-publish","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - 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