Episode

The Plan of Chicago, Pt. 3: Streets, Circles & the Central Vision

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77 Flavors of Chicago
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Apr 13, 2026
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Summary

One thing Daniel Burnham didn’t shy away from was criticism. He knew that Chicago had too much potential that was withering away. Before he even sat down to write the “Streets” section of his 1909 plan, Chicago’s City Council had spent decades trying to rename, renumber, and reimagine the city streets. Show notes here! Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠[email protected] WATCH US ON YO...