Browse through the Think Like A City full plan document, or its Executive Summary or Appendix to learn more.
Browse through the full plan document for details on the process, community engagement, and design concepts.
Glimpse the vision, key strategies, and designs for how the IMD can Think Like A City--all with the Executive Summary.
Access the Appendix for in-depth data, focus group feedback, and charrette activities that support the vision.
Think Like A City: A Framework Plan for Remaking Places received the American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter's Student Project Award for 2024 from a selection committee of planning and design experts.
Read the announcement from APA-IL.
Students enrolled in the Great Cities Studio and Chicago Charrette produced Think Like A City plan documents with guidance from administration and staff at the Illinois Medical District Commission. The Commission is a governmental body authorized by 70 ILCS 915/2 that manages, administers, and plans for the development of the 560-acre Illinois Medical District.
Learn more about the Illinois Medical District and its Master Plan on its website.