Old Town Urban Planning Walking Tour/Salon

Name: Old Town Urban Planning Walking Tour/Salon
Start: 2025-05-04T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-04T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Elaine's Coffee Call

Schedule

Sun May 04 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Elaine's Coffee Call | Chicago, IL

Walk Old Town's storied streets and learn about how city planners in the 1960s made it the buzzy, trendy neighborhood it is today.
About this Event

We are back for the first time since 2019 in a big way with a walking tour of Old Town, partnering with a housing/policy expert running for the Illinois Senate district that encompasses the area!Set your alarms bright & early, bring friends, and come learn how Old Town became the trendy, buzzy area it is today.

We'll tackle urban renewal, a century of queer history, and lots more.The tour is perfect for anyone curious about Chicago or how cities work. Plus we'll share tips on how each of us can shape our neighborhoods - like Jane Jacobs did!