About this Event
Chicago exists because of the Chicago River, a shallow, meandering, and narrow channel that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico by way of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi. Learn some of the history, significance, policy, and present-day challenges surrounding the River while walking downtown's beautiful Riverwalk with CEGU's Sabina Shaikh, UChicago Sustainability's Maureen McMahon (formerly with the City of Chicago's Office of the Mayor), Chicago Studies' Chris Skrable, and representatives from Ross-Barney, one of the architectural firms that designed and implemented the Riverwalk for the city.
Participants coming from the UChicago campus can meet a shuttle bus at 12:30 PM in front of 1155 E. 60th Street (Chicago Studies'/CEGU's offices) for transit to the hike's starting spot. Participants meeting downtown should gather at Wolf Point, the westernmost entrance of the Riverwalk where the branches split, located at the intersection of Wacker and Lake Streets. Our hike will begin at the river level (downstairs) where the elevater opens at river level. The Riverwalk is fully accessible -- elevator available at the Lake/Wacker entrance.
If you require accommodation to participate in this hike, please let us know at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1155 E 60th Street Courtyard, 1155 East 60th Street, Chicago, United States
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