A new vision for Chicago's downtown.
Culture Fuels Chicago
SOM
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Perkins&Will
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Design Museum of Chicago
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GoArchitect
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JGMA
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Schuler Shook
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Davis Brody Bond
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LJC
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SOM • Perkins&Will • Design Museum of Chicago • GoArchitect • JGMA • Schuler Shook • Davis Brody Bond • LJC •
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What is the Cultural Stadium?
The Cultural Stadium is a collection of initiatives—united by one vision: to inspire, guide, and harness the power of arts and culture to shape a downtown that unites people, sparks creativity, and embodies the heartbeat of the city.
These projects will evolve with Chicago’s needs to shape a downtown defined by culture, connection, and possibility.
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Culture
is Chicago’s North Star
For nearly two centuries, Chicago has defined itself through bold ideas and collective ambition. Downtown has always been more than a center — it’s where vision, creativity, and collaboration come to life. From the Theatre District to Millennium Park, Chicago has repeatedly turned imagination into landmarks that inspire the world.
These transformations weren’t accidents. They happened because leaders believed culture isn’t an amenity — it’s infrastructure. It drives tourism, fuels growth, strengthens community, and defines who we are.
It’s time to do it again — bigger, bolder, and with culture leading the way.
“I’ve always believed that artists lead the way. The Cultural Stadium is our chance to put creativity at the heart of Chicago’s future and make Downtown a place where everyone feels welcome and inspired.”
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Be Part of the Story
Cultural Stadium seeks to harness the power of arts and culture to reimagine downtown as a place where everyone belongs — a vibrant heart that reflects the city’s creativity and spirit.