2009

12

Jan

A legacy of Olympic proportions; Chicago’s bid to win the 2016 games draws inspiration from Burnham’s vision

The city’s proposal to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games has strong ties to Daniel Burnham’s Plan of Chicago. The bid’s motto, “Stir the soul,” plays on the famous words attributed to Burnham: “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood.” And in the spirit of the Burnham Plan, the [...]

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2008

15

Dec

Pool, other facilities get makeover in Chicago Olympic bid

The competition pool for a Chicago Olympics would last about as long as a swimming world record does these days.
Chicago 2016 organizers unveiled several venue changes Friday that they say will benefit athletes and the community, and make their bid more attractive in the highly competitive international field. In addition to moving the aquatic [...]

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