Chicago River in downtown ChicagoAn Introduction to Responsible River Corridor Planning and Development

Friday, June 5, 2009
The Merchandise Mart, Chicago
9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Friends of the Chicago River in partnership with the Office of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will host the fifth annual Chicago River Summit. Attendees will include elected officials, municipal staff, developers, engineers, architects, environmental consultants, environmental groups, and other Chicago River stakeholders.

The Chicago River Summit, founded in 2004 in partnership with Governor Pat Quinn, is an annual event that focuses on identifying sustainable solutions for the issues that impact the Chicago River. This year’s
theme is the responsible development and planning of the Chicago River corridor and how this type of activity can create a community asset and spur economic development. The program agenda will provide
information and real world examples of responsible river corridor development in the region. Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will be the keynote speaker.

RSVP required to John Quail, jquail@chicagoriver.org, (312) 939-0490, ext. 20. Sponsorships available.

The notice of the Chicago River Summit and additional information can be found at: http://www.chicagoriver.org/events/river_summit/