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Great Places in Chicagoland

Sometimes all it takes to make a great place in your community is a simple first step: a vision for an unused trail, a desire to play music by the beach, or a conversation with a neighbor. Read the stories in the right-hand sidebar to find out how other individuals and communities have used Placemaking principles to create, improve and maintain great public places.

Click here for a map of some of the best public space in Chicagoland, complete with directions to the space.