[BCNnet] Lecture to present Chicago's Olympics Master Plan

Glenn Gabanski ggabanski at comcast.net
Wed Oct 18 20:14:13 CDT 2006


Recent news articles have indicated using Northerly Island and 
Washington Park as possible sites for Olympic events.  Here is a 
chance to learn about what is being planned.   The John Buck Company 
Lecture Hall Gallery is just off the lobby at the Chicago Archiecture 
Foundation's ArchiCenter, 224 South Michigan Avenue.  Below is the 
information taken from an announcement for the lecture.

Glenn Gabanski



Monday, October 23

Lunchtime Lecture, 12:15pm-1pm
COST Free
LOCATION The John Buck Company Lecture Hall Gallery


A Stronger City, a Stronger Olympic Movement

Patrick Ryan, Chicago 2016 Committee and Executive Chairman, Aon 
Corporation, Inc.
Thomas Kerwin, AIA, Partner, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

What is the current plan for Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics, and 
how does it integrate with the city's downtown area and surrounding 
neighborhoods? Please join Patrick Ryan of the Chicago 2016 Committee 
and Thomas Kerwin of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill as they present the 
Olympics master plan and its integration in to Chicago's urban 
framework to create an Olympic City.
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