As conversations continue about Chicago’s future, it is worth looking at how humans have modified what is now Chicago in the relatively recent past. Many changes have occurred and while some of them are well known (such as the reversal of the Chicago River), others are a bit hidden. This talk will look at Chicago’s vast transformation over the past several centuries as land, water, and other resources have been moved around to create the city we now inhabit. We’ll also talk about what’s next as we move forward in the 21st century. Presented by urbanologist Max Grinnell.

This program is a part of the 2019-2020 One Book, One Chicago season, exploring the theme Season For Change through the book The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert. For more information, visit www.onebookonechicago.org

