Episode
The Plan of Chicago, Pt. 1: Make No Little Plans
- Podcast
- 77 Flavors of Chicago
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- Mar 30, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3500
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Summary
The Burnham Plan of Chicago stands as a clear example of an era when wealthy power players used their influence to shape the city, believing, at least in part, that their vision would serve the public good. Were they always right? Not necessarily. But given the choice, I’ll take an ambitious parks system over another phallic rocket launched into space any day. Read the show notes here! Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, foo...