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✨ Board Member Spotlight ✨

Meet our Marketing Co-Chair, Janhavi Manjrekar 💫 A landscape and urban designer passionate about equitable, community-centered public spaces and growing connections within the planning and AEC community.

From shaping public spaces to amplifying the WP&D Chicago community, Janhavi brings creativity, thoughtfulness, and heart to everything she does 🤍
#WPDChicago #MemberSpotlight #WomenInPlanning #UrbanDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #WomenInLeadership

✨ Board Member Spotlight ✨

Meet our Marketing Co-Chair, Janhavi Manjrekar 💫 A landscape and urban designer passionate about equitable, community-centered public spaces and growing connections within the planning and AEC community.

From shaping public spaces to amplifying the WP&D Chicago community, Janhavi brings creativity, thoughtfulness, and heart to everything she does 🤍
#WPDChicago #MemberSpotlight #WomenInPlanning #UrbanDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #WomenInLeadership

✨ Board Member Spotlight ✨

Meet our Marketing Co-Chair, Janhavi Manjrekar 💫 A landscape and urban designer passionate about equitable, community-centered public spaces and growing connections within the planning and AEC community.

From shaping public spaces to amplifying the WP&D Chicago community, Janhavi brings creativity, thoughtfulness, and heart to everything she does 🤍
#WPDChicago #MemberSpotlight #WomenInPlanning #UrbanDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #WomenInLeadership

✨ Board Member Spotlight ✨

Meet our Marketing Co-Chair, Janhavi Manjrekar 💫 A landscape and urban designer passionate about equitable, community-centered public spaces and growing connections within the planning and AEC community.

From shaping public spaces to amplifying the WP&D Chicago community, Janhavi brings creativity, thoughtfulness, and heart to everything she does 🤍
#WPDChicago #MemberSpotlight #WomenInPlanning #UrbanDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #WomenInLeadership

✨ Board Member Spotlight ✨

Meet our Marketing Co-Chair, Janhavi Manjrekar 💫 A landscape and urban designer passionate about equitable, community-centered public spaces and growing connections within the planning and AEC community.

From shaping public spaces to amplifying the WP&D Chicago community, Janhavi brings creativity, thoughtfulness, and heart to everything she does 🤍
#WPDChicago #MemberSpotlight #WomenInPlanning #UrbanDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #WomenInLeadership

✨ Board Member Spotlight ✨

Meet our Marketing Co-Chair, Janhavi Manjrekar 💫 A landscape and urban designer passionate about equitable, community-centered public spaces and growing connections within the planning and AEC community.

From shaping public spaces to amplifying the WP&D Chicago community, Janhavi brings creativity, thoughtfulness, and heart to everything she does 🤍
#WPDChicago #MemberSpotlight #WomenInPlanning #UrbanDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #WomenInLeadership

Join our partners at South East Chicago Commission for the Southside Connection: Women in Business Power Hour Lunch on Wednesday, June 3 from 11 AM–1 PM at The Study at University of Chicago.

This dynamic lunch and panel discussion connects women to Chicago’s economic engines, public capital, innovation, and market access, to help scale sustainable businesses and move women beyond access and into ownership. Hear insights from leaders at the University of Chicago Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Choose Chicago, and the City of Chicago.

Tickets are $25/person or $40 for two attendees. Lunch included. Limited space available!

Visit @seccchicago to learn more and register.

Community, connection, and conversations that last beyond the event ✨ Meet Erica, one of the amazing leaders behind WP&D Chicago! From her love of WP&Drinks to her passion for creating authentic spaces for women across planning and development, Erica embodies the spirit of WP&D. 💛

#WPDChicago #WomenInPlanning #WomenInDevelopment #ChicagoProfessionals #UrbanPlanning #WomenInLeadership #CommunityBuilding #ChicagoEvents #PlanningAndDevelopment

Community, connection, and conversations that last beyond the event ✨ Meet Erica, one of the amazing leaders behind WP&D Chicago! From her love of WP&Drinks to her passion for creating authentic spaces for women across planning and development, Erica embodies the spirit of WP&D. 💛

#WPDChicago #WomenInPlanning #WomenInDevelopment #ChicagoProfessionals #UrbanPlanning #WomenInLeadership #CommunityBuilding #ChicagoEvents #PlanningAndDevelopment

Community, connection, and conversations that last beyond the event ✨ Meet Erica, one of the amazing leaders behind WP&D Chicago! From her love of WP&Drinks to her passion for creating authentic spaces for women across planning and development, Erica embodies the spirit of WP&D. 💛

#WPDChicago #WomenInPlanning #WomenInDevelopment #ChicagoProfessionals #UrbanPlanning #WomenInLeadership #CommunityBuilding #ChicagoEvents #PlanningAndDevelopment

Community, connection, and conversations that last beyond the event ✨ Meet Erica, one of the amazing leaders behind WP&D Chicago! From her love of WP&Drinks to her passion for creating authentic spaces for women across planning and development, Erica embodies the spirit of WP&D. 💛

#WPDChicago #WomenInPlanning #WomenInDevelopment #ChicagoProfessionals #UrbanPlanning #WomenInLeadership #CommunityBuilding #ChicagoEvents #PlanningAndDevelopment

Community, connection, and conversations that last beyond the event ✨ Meet Erica, one of the amazing leaders behind WP&D Chicago! From her love of WP&Drinks to her passion for creating authentic spaces for women across planning and development, Erica embodies the spirit of WP&D. 💛

#WPDChicago #WomenInPlanning #WomenInDevelopment #ChicagoProfessionals #UrbanPlanning #WomenInLeadership #CommunityBuilding #ChicagoEvents #PlanningAndDevelopment

Community, connection, and conversations that last beyond the event ✨ Meet Erica, one of the amazing leaders behind WP&D Chicago! From her love of WP&Drinks to her passion for creating authentic spaces for women across planning and development, Erica embodies the spirit of WP&D. 💛

#WPDChicago #WomenInPlanning #WomenInDevelopment #ChicagoProfessionals #UrbanPlanning #WomenInLeadership #CommunityBuilding #ChicagoEvents #PlanningAndDevelopment

WP&D Board Alumnae Event

The WP&D Board Alumnae Event is this week — and there’s still time to register! We would love to see you there.

Join us as we bring the WP&D Board Alumnae network back together at the Chicago Architecture Center for an evening dedicated to reconnecting and celebrating the incredible community and leadership that continue to shape WP&D. Whether it’s catching up with familiar faces, meeting alumni from different eras, or sharing stories from your time on the board, we hope you’ll be part of the evening.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago)

Enjoy great food and drinks, lively conversation, and a chance to reflect on the lasting impact of the WP&D Board Alumnae network, past, present, and future.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register through link in bio.

WP&D Board Alumnae Event

The WP&D Board Alumnae Event is this week — and there’s still time to register! We would love to see you there.

Join us as we bring the WP&D Board Alumnae network back together at the Chicago Architecture Center for an evening dedicated to reconnecting and celebrating the incredible community and leadership that continue to shape WP&D. Whether it’s catching up with familiar faces, meeting alumni from different eras, or sharing stories from your time on the board, we hope you’ll be part of the evening.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago)

Enjoy great food and drinks, lively conversation, and a chance to reflect on the lasting impact of the WP&D Board Alumnae network, past, present, and future.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register through link in bio.

WP&D Board Alumnae Event

The WP&D Board Alumnae Event is this week — and there’s still time to register! We would love to see you there.

Join us as we bring the WP&D Board Alumnae network back together at the Chicago Architecture Center for an evening dedicated to reconnecting and celebrating the incredible community and leadership that continue to shape WP&D. Whether it’s catching up with familiar faces, meeting alumni from different eras, or sharing stories from your time on the board, we hope you’ll be part of the evening.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago)

Enjoy great food and drinks, lively conversation, and a chance to reflect on the lasting impact of the WP&D Board Alumnae network, past, present, and future.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register through link in bio.

WP&D Board Alumnae Event

The WP&D Board Alumnae Event is this week — and there’s still time to register! We would love to see you there.

Join us as we bring the WP&D Board Alumnae network back together at the Chicago Architecture Center for an evening dedicated to reconnecting and celebrating the incredible community and leadership that continue to shape WP&D. Whether it’s catching up with familiar faces, meeting alumni from different eras, or sharing stories from your time on the board, we hope you’ll be part of the evening.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago)

Enjoy great food and drinks, lively conversation, and a chance to reflect on the lasting impact of the WP&D Board Alumnae network, past, present, and future.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register through link in bio.

✨Board Member Spotlight ✨
Celebrating our Professional Development Co-Chair, @diana_mb07 Beltran!

💫 From creating meaningful Small Talks and events to fostering connection and mentorship within the planning community, Diana brings so much thoughtfulness and passion to WP&D Chicago.

Thank you for your leadership and for continuing to inspire and uplift women in planning and development! 🤍

#WPDChicago #MemberSpotlight #WomenInPlanning #WomenInDevelopment #WomenInLeadership

✨Board Member Spotlight ✨
Celebrating our Professional Development Co-Chair, @diana_mb07 Beltran!

💫 From creating meaningful Small Talks and events to fostering connection and mentorship within the planning community, Diana brings so much thoughtfulness and passion to WP&D Chicago.

Thank you for your leadership and for continuing to inspire and uplift women in planning and development! 🤍

#WPDChicago #MemberSpotlight #WomenInPlanning #WomenInDevelopment #WomenInLeadership

✨Board Member Spotlight ✨
Celebrating our Professional Development Co-Chair, @diana_mb07 Beltran!

💫 From creating meaningful Small Talks and events to fostering connection and mentorship within the planning community, Diana brings so much thoughtfulness and passion to WP&D Chicago.

Thank you for your leadership and for continuing to inspire and uplift women in planning and development! 🤍

#WPDChicago #MemberSpotlight #WomenInPlanning #WomenInDevelopment #WomenInLeadership

✨Board Member Spotlight ✨
Celebrating our Professional Development Co-Chair, @diana_mb07 Beltran!

💫 From creating meaningful Small Talks and events to fostering connection and mentorship within the planning community, Diana brings so much thoughtfulness and passion to WP&D Chicago.

Thank you for your leadership and for continuing to inspire and uplift women in planning and development! 🤍

#WPDChicago #MemberSpotlight #WomenInPlanning #WomenInDevelopment #WomenInLeadership

✨Board Member Spotlight ✨
Celebrating our Professional Development Co-Chair, @diana_mb07 Beltran!

💫 From creating meaningful Small Talks and events to fostering connection and mentorship within the planning community, Diana brings so much thoughtfulness and passion to WP&D Chicago.

Thank you for your leadership and for continuing to inspire and uplift women in planning and development! 🤍

#WPDChicago #MemberSpotlight #WomenInPlanning #WomenInDevelopment #WomenInLeadership

✨Board Member Spotlight ✨
Celebrating our Professional Development Co-Chair, @diana_mb07 Beltran!

💫 From creating meaningful Small Talks and events to fostering connection and mentorship within the planning community, Diana brings so much thoughtfulness and passion to WP&D Chicago.

Thank you for your leadership and for continuing to inspire and uplift women in planning and development! 🤍

#WPDChicago #MemberSpotlight #WomenInPlanning #WomenInDevelopment #WomenInLeadership

Help inspire the next generation of planners 🌆✨
Join WPD in supporting students at Lindblom Math and Science Academy during their annual Urban Planning Fair on June 3!
Volunteer to give feedback on student ideas or stop by the fair to hear students present their visions for transforming their neighborhoods 💭🏙️
Let’s help support future planners, designers, and changemakers 🤝

Google Form to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfboOjrHHyC445HLVmPqCKxa0cIl5CiNA_siGwbFMj8sl2KMw/viewform

WP&D Upcoming Events! ✨

Join WP&D Chicago for our next Small Talks event featuring Morgan Chapman on Wednesday, May 13 from 8–9 AM at Tiny Tapp & Cafe ☕

Enjoy your morning coffee along the Riverwalk while hearing from Morgan, PLA and Senior Landscape Architect at The Lakota Group. With more than a decade of experience, Morgan brings a thoughtful approach to place-based design and master planning, creating landscapes that connect people, communities, and nature.

And for all WP&D Board Alumnae — join us Thursday, May 21 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Chicago Architecture Center to celebrate the lasting impact WP&D continues to make.

Register through the links in our bio!

April WP&Drinks at Nine Bar ✨
Good food, great vibes, and even better conversations!
Loved reconnecting with friends and meeting new WPD faces in such a vibrant space.Thank you Nine Bar for hosting!
See you at the next one 💫
#WPDChicago #WPDrinks #WomenInPlanning #ChicagoEvents

WP&D Board Alumnae Event

We are grateful for your service and leadership and we’re excited to welcome you back for a special evening of reconnection and celebration.

Please join us as we bring the WP&D Board Alumnae network back together at the Chicago Architecture Center for an evening to reconnect with familiar faces, meet fellow alumni, and celebrate the lasting impact this community continues to make.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago)

Expect an evening of lively conversation, great food and drinks, and plenty of time to share stories, laughter, and a bit of well-earned nostalgia.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register through the link in our bio

WP&D Board Alumnae Event

We are grateful for your service and leadership and we’re excited to welcome you back for a special evening of reconnection and celebration.

Please join us as we bring the WP&D Board Alumnae network back together at the Chicago Architecture Center for an evening to reconnect with familiar faces, meet fellow alumni, and celebrate the lasting impact this community continues to make.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago)

Expect an evening of lively conversation, great food and drinks, and plenty of time to share stories, laughter, and a bit of well-earned nostalgia.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register through the link in our bio

WP&D Board Alumnae Event

We are grateful for your service and leadership and we’re excited to welcome you back for a special evening of reconnection and celebration.

Please join us as we bring the WP&D Board Alumnae network back together at the Chicago Architecture Center for an evening to reconnect with familiar faces, meet fellow alumni, and celebrate the lasting impact this community continues to make.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago)

Expect an evening of lively conversation, great food and drinks, and plenty of time to share stories, laughter, and a bit of well-earned nostalgia.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register through the link in our bio

WP&D Board Alumnae Event

We are grateful for your service and leadership and we’re excited to welcome you back for a special evening of reconnection and celebration.

Please join us as we bring the WP&D Board Alumnae network back together at the Chicago Architecture Center for an evening to reconnect with familiar faces, meet fellow alumni, and celebrate the lasting impact this community continues to make.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago)

Expect an evening of lively conversation, great food and drinks, and plenty of time to share stories, laughter, and a bit of well-earned nostalgia.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register through the link in our bio

WP&D Board Alumnae Event

We are grateful for your service and leadership and we’re excited to welcome you back for a special evening of reconnection and celebration.

Please join us as we bring the WP&D Board Alumnae network back together at the Chicago Architecture Center for an evening to reconnect with familiar faces, meet fellow alumni, and celebrate the lasting impact this community continues to make.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago)

Expect an evening of lively conversation, great food and drinks, and plenty of time to share stories, laughter, and a bit of well-earned nostalgia.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register through the link in our bio

WP&D Board Alumnae Event

We are grateful for your service and leadership and we’re excited to welcome you back for a special evening of reconnection and celebration.

Please join us as we bring the WP&D Board Alumnae network back together at the Chicago Architecture Center for an evening to reconnect with familiar faces, meet fellow alumni, and celebrate the lasting impact this community continues to make.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago)

Expect an evening of lively conversation, great food and drinks, and plenty of time to share stories, laughter, and a bit of well-earned nostalgia.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register through the link in our bio

WP&D Board Alumnae Event

We are grateful for your service and leadership and we’re excited to welcome you back for a special evening of reconnection and celebration.

Please join us as we bring the WP&D Board Alumnae network back together at the Chicago Architecture Center for an evening to reconnect with familiar faces, meet fellow alumni, and celebrate the lasting impact this community continues to make.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago)

Expect an evening of lively conversation, great food and drinks, and plenty of time to share stories, laughter, and a bit of well-earned nostalgia.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register through the link in our bio

Start your morning with WPD Chicago ☕✨
Join us May 13 from 8 to 9 AM at Tiny Tapp & Cafe for Small Talks with Morgan Chapman of The Lakota Group 🌿
From parks to urban spaces, Morgan designs landscapes that bring people and nature together 🌆
Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation

Register now- https://wpdchicago.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F43605

#WPDChicago #SmallTalks #LandscapeArchitecture #WomenInPlanning #ChicagoEvents

#WPDChicago #SmallTalks #LandscapeArchitecture #WomenInPlanning #ChicagoEvents

The WP&D Board spent last Saturday exploring Pullman National Historical Park and diving into the history, planning, and legacy of one of Chicago’s most iconic company towns.

A huge thank you to our National Park Service ranger, Elijah Olomoniyi, for an engaging tour of the museum and a deep dive into the story of the Pullman Factory. We’re also grateful to Rebecca Conant from Friends of Pullman, for leading us through the south Pullman neighborhood and helping bring the lived experience of Pullman residents to life. And thank you to Daniela Salgado of Friends of Pullman for thoughtfully curating a day that resonated with our planning perspectives.

It was incredibly insightful to explore a neighborhood that was entirely planned, designed, and built in the 1880s—in just five years. As one of the country’s first model industrial communities, Pullman introduced innovations like running water, electricity, and integrated infrastructure at a time when those amenities were virtually unheard of in working-class housing.

One of the biggest takeaways? The core challenges of Pullman’s original design, housing affordability, access to goods and services, and questions of economic equity, are still central to planning and development conversations today.

We wrapped up the afternoon with lunch from D'Masti and a thoughtful conversation about board priorities for the year ahead. It was a meaningful day of learning and reflection with fellow planners passionate about Chicago’s past and future.

The WP&D Board spent last Saturday exploring Pullman National Historical Park and diving into the history, planning, and legacy of one of Chicago’s most iconic company towns.

A huge thank you to our National Park Service ranger, Elijah Olomoniyi, for an engaging tour of the museum and a deep dive into the story of the Pullman Factory. We’re also grateful to Rebecca Conant from Friends of Pullman, for leading us through the south Pullman neighborhood and helping bring the lived experience of Pullman residents to life. And thank you to Daniela Salgado of Friends of Pullman for thoughtfully curating a day that resonated with our planning perspectives.

It was incredibly insightful to explore a neighborhood that was entirely planned, designed, and built in the 1880s—in just five years. As one of the country’s first model industrial communities, Pullman introduced innovations like running water, electricity, and integrated infrastructure at a time when those amenities were virtually unheard of in working-class housing.

One of the biggest takeaways? The core challenges of Pullman’s original design, housing affordability, access to goods and services, and questions of economic equity, are still central to planning and development conversations today.

We wrapped up the afternoon with lunch from D'Masti and a thoughtful conversation about board priorities for the year ahead. It was a meaningful day of learning and reflection with fellow planners passionate about Chicago’s past and future.

The WP&D Board spent last Saturday exploring Pullman National Historical Park and diving into the history, planning, and legacy of one of Chicago’s most iconic company towns.

A huge thank you to our National Park Service ranger, Elijah Olomoniyi, for an engaging tour of the museum and a deep dive into the story of the Pullman Factory. We’re also grateful to Rebecca Conant from Friends of Pullman, for leading us through the south Pullman neighborhood and helping bring the lived experience of Pullman residents to life. And thank you to Daniela Salgado of Friends of Pullman for thoughtfully curating a day that resonated with our planning perspectives.

It was incredibly insightful to explore a neighborhood that was entirely planned, designed, and built in the 1880s—in just five years. As one of the country’s first model industrial communities, Pullman introduced innovations like running water, electricity, and integrated infrastructure at a time when those amenities were virtually unheard of in working-class housing.

One of the biggest takeaways? The core challenges of Pullman’s original design, housing affordability, access to goods and services, and questions of economic equity, are still central to planning and development conversations today.

We wrapped up the afternoon with lunch from D'Masti and a thoughtful conversation about board priorities for the year ahead. It was a meaningful day of learning and reflection with fellow planners passionate about Chicago’s past and future.

The WP&D Board spent last Saturday exploring Pullman National Historical Park and diving into the history, planning, and legacy of one of Chicago’s most iconic company towns.

A huge thank you to our National Park Service ranger, Elijah Olomoniyi, for an engaging tour of the museum and a deep dive into the story of the Pullman Factory. We’re also grateful to Rebecca Conant from Friends of Pullman, for leading us through the south Pullman neighborhood and helping bring the lived experience of Pullman residents to life. And thank you to Daniela Salgado of Friends of Pullman for thoughtfully curating a day that resonated with our planning perspectives.

It was incredibly insightful to explore a neighborhood that was entirely planned, designed, and built in the 1880s—in just five years. As one of the country’s first model industrial communities, Pullman introduced innovations like running water, electricity, and integrated infrastructure at a time when those amenities were virtually unheard of in working-class housing.

One of the biggest takeaways? The core challenges of Pullman’s original design, housing affordability, access to goods and services, and questions of economic equity, are still central to planning and development conversations today.

We wrapped up the afternoon with lunch from D'Masti and a thoughtful conversation about board priorities for the year ahead. It was a meaningful day of learning and reflection with fellow planners passionate about Chicago’s past and future.

The WP&D Board spent last Saturday exploring Pullman National Historical Park and diving into the history, planning, and legacy of one of Chicago’s most iconic company towns.

A huge thank you to our National Park Service ranger, Elijah Olomoniyi, for an engaging tour of the museum and a deep dive into the story of the Pullman Factory. We’re also grateful to Rebecca Conant from Friends of Pullman, for leading us through the south Pullman neighborhood and helping bring the lived experience of Pullman residents to life. And thank you to Daniela Salgado of Friends of Pullman for thoughtfully curating a day that resonated with our planning perspectives.

It was incredibly insightful to explore a neighborhood that was entirely planned, designed, and built in the 1880s—in just five years. As one of the country’s first model industrial communities, Pullman introduced innovations like running water, electricity, and integrated infrastructure at a time when those amenities were virtually unheard of in working-class housing.

One of the biggest takeaways? The core challenges of Pullman’s original design, housing affordability, access to goods and services, and questions of economic equity, are still central to planning and development conversations today.

We wrapped up the afternoon with lunch from D'Masti and a thoughtful conversation about board priorities for the year ahead. It was a meaningful day of learning and reflection with fellow planners passionate about Chicago’s past and future.

The WP&D Board spent last Saturday exploring Pullman National Historical Park and diving into the history, planning, and legacy of one of Chicago’s most iconic company towns.

A huge thank you to our National Park Service ranger, Elijah Olomoniyi, for an engaging tour of the museum and a deep dive into the story of the Pullman Factory. We’re also grateful to Rebecca Conant from Friends of Pullman, for leading us through the south Pullman neighborhood and helping bring the lived experience of Pullman residents to life. And thank you to Daniela Salgado of Friends of Pullman for thoughtfully curating a day that resonated with our planning perspectives.

It was incredibly insightful to explore a neighborhood that was entirely planned, designed, and built in the 1880s—in just five years. As one of the country’s first model industrial communities, Pullman introduced innovations like running water, electricity, and integrated infrastructure at a time when those amenities were virtually unheard of in working-class housing.

One of the biggest takeaways? The core challenges of Pullman’s original design, housing affordability, access to goods and services, and questions of economic equity, are still central to planning and development conversations today.

We wrapped up the afternoon with lunch from D'Masti and a thoughtful conversation about board priorities for the year ahead. It was a meaningful day of learning and reflection with fellow planners passionate about Chicago’s past and future.

The WP&D Board spent last Saturday exploring Pullman National Historical Park and diving into the history, planning, and legacy of one of Chicago’s most iconic company towns.

A huge thank you to our National Park Service ranger, Elijah Olomoniyi, for an engaging tour of the museum and a deep dive into the story of the Pullman Factory. We’re also grateful to Rebecca Conant from Friends of Pullman, for leading us through the south Pullman neighborhood and helping bring the lived experience of Pullman residents to life. And thank you to Daniela Salgado of Friends of Pullman for thoughtfully curating a day that resonated with our planning perspectives.

It was incredibly insightful to explore a neighborhood that was entirely planned, designed, and built in the 1880s—in just five years. As one of the country’s first model industrial communities, Pullman introduced innovations like running water, electricity, and integrated infrastructure at a time when those amenities were virtually unheard of in working-class housing.

One of the biggest takeaways? The core challenges of Pullman’s original design, housing affordability, access to goods and services, and questions of economic equity, are still central to planning and development conversations today.

We wrapped up the afternoon with lunch from D'Masti and a thoughtful conversation about board priorities for the year ahead. It was a meaningful day of learning and reflection with fellow planners passionate about Chicago’s past and future.

The WP&D Board spent last Saturday exploring Pullman National Historical Park and diving into the history, planning, and legacy of one of Chicago’s most iconic company towns.

A huge thank you to our National Park Service ranger, Elijah Olomoniyi, for an engaging tour of the museum and a deep dive into the story of the Pullman Factory. We’re also grateful to Rebecca Conant from Friends of Pullman, for leading us through the south Pullman neighborhood and helping bring the lived experience of Pullman residents to life. And thank you to Daniela Salgado of Friends of Pullman for thoughtfully curating a day that resonated with our planning perspectives.

It was incredibly insightful to explore a neighborhood that was entirely planned, designed, and built in the 1880s—in just five years. As one of the country’s first model industrial communities, Pullman introduced innovations like running water, electricity, and integrated infrastructure at a time when those amenities were virtually unheard of in working-class housing.

One of the biggest takeaways? The core challenges of Pullman’s original design, housing affordability, access to goods and services, and questions of economic equity, are still central to planning and development conversations today.

We wrapped up the afternoon with lunch from D'Masti and a thoughtful conversation about board priorities for the year ahead. It was a meaningful day of learning and reflection with fellow planners passionate about Chicago’s past and future.

The WP&D Board spent last Saturday exploring Pullman National Historical Park and diving into the history, planning, and legacy of one of Chicago’s most iconic company towns.

A huge thank you to our National Park Service ranger, Elijah Olomoniyi, for an engaging tour of the museum and a deep dive into the story of the Pullman Factory. We’re also grateful to Rebecca Conant from Friends of Pullman, for leading us through the south Pullman neighborhood and helping bring the lived experience of Pullman residents to life. And thank you to Daniela Salgado of Friends of Pullman for thoughtfully curating a day that resonated with our planning perspectives.

It was incredibly insightful to explore a neighborhood that was entirely planned, designed, and built in the 1880s—in just five years. As one of the country’s first model industrial communities, Pullman introduced innovations like running water, electricity, and integrated infrastructure at a time when those amenities were virtually unheard of in working-class housing.

One of the biggest takeaways? The core challenges of Pullman’s original design, housing affordability, access to goods and services, and questions of economic equity, are still central to planning and development conversations today.

We wrapped up the afternoon with lunch from D'Masti and a thoughtful conversation about board priorities for the year ahead. It was a meaningful day of learning and reflection with fellow planners passionate about Chicago’s past and future.

The WP&D Board spent last Saturday exploring Pullman National Historical Park and diving into the history, planning, and legacy of one of Chicago’s most iconic company towns.

A huge thank you to our National Park Service ranger, Elijah Olomoniyi, for an engaging tour of the museum and a deep dive into the story of the Pullman Factory. We’re also grateful to Rebecca Conant from Friends of Pullman, for leading us through the south Pullman neighborhood and helping bring the lived experience of Pullman residents to life. And thank you to Daniela Salgado of Friends of Pullman for thoughtfully curating a day that resonated with our planning perspectives.

It was incredibly insightful to explore a neighborhood that was entirely planned, designed, and built in the 1880s—in just five years. As one of the country’s first model industrial communities, Pullman introduced innovations like running water, electricity, and integrated infrastructure at a time when those amenities were virtually unheard of in working-class housing.

One of the biggest takeaways? The core challenges of Pullman’s original design, housing affordability, access to goods and services, and questions of economic equity, are still central to planning and development conversations today.

We wrapped up the afternoon with lunch from D'Masti and a thoughtful conversation about board priorities for the year ahead. It was a meaningful day of learning and reflection with fellow planners passionate about Chicago’s past and future.

A look back at an inspiring night at the WPPA x WP&D Professional Development PowerPoint Party.

From designing more inclusive spaces to navigating the realities of project management, the conversation was as insightful as it was honest. Our panelists shared real-world perspectives across placemaking, nonprofit planning, affordable housing, and the ongoing work to advance gender equity in the field.

A huge thank you to Abigail Rose, Hannah Bader, Rashanah Baldwin, Caitin Hartnett, and Consuelo Arguilles for offering a behind-the-scenes look at their professional journeys and day-to-day work. And thank you to Diana Beltran, Francesca S. Lawrence, and Rachel Polak for coordinating such an engaging event.

These are the conversations that move the planning field forward!

A look back at an inspiring night at the WPPA x WP&D Professional Development PowerPoint Party.

From designing more inclusive spaces to navigating the realities of project management, the conversation was as insightful as it was honest. Our panelists shared real-world perspectives across placemaking, nonprofit planning, affordable housing, and the ongoing work to advance gender equity in the field.

A huge thank you to Abigail Rose, Hannah Bader, Rashanah Baldwin, Caitin Hartnett, and Consuelo Arguilles for offering a behind-the-scenes look at their professional journeys and day-to-day work. And thank you to Diana Beltran, Francesca S. Lawrence, and Rachel Polak for coordinating such an engaging event.

These are the conversations that move the planning field forward!

A look back at an inspiring night at the WPPA x WP&D Professional Development PowerPoint Party.

From designing more inclusive spaces to navigating the realities of project management, the conversation was as insightful as it was honest. Our panelists shared real-world perspectives across placemaking, nonprofit planning, affordable housing, and the ongoing work to advance gender equity in the field.

A huge thank you to Abigail Rose, Hannah Bader, Rashanah Baldwin, Caitin Hartnett, and Consuelo Arguilles for offering a behind-the-scenes look at their professional journeys and day-to-day work. And thank you to Diana Beltran, Francesca S. Lawrence, and Rachel Polak for coordinating such an engaging event.

These are the conversations that move the planning field forward!

A look back at an inspiring night at the WPPA x WP&D Professional Development PowerPoint Party.

From designing more inclusive spaces to navigating the realities of project management, the conversation was as insightful as it was honest. Our panelists shared real-world perspectives across placemaking, nonprofit planning, affordable housing, and the ongoing work to advance gender equity in the field.

A huge thank you to Abigail Rose, Hannah Bader, Rashanah Baldwin, Caitin Hartnett, and Consuelo Arguilles for offering a behind-the-scenes look at their professional journeys and day-to-day work. And thank you to Diana Beltran, Francesca S. Lawrence, and Rachel Polak for coordinating such an engaging event.

These are the conversations that move the planning field forward!

A look back at an inspiring night at the WPPA x WP&D Professional Development PowerPoint Party.

From designing more inclusive spaces to navigating the realities of project management, the conversation was as insightful as it was honest. Our panelists shared real-world perspectives across placemaking, nonprofit planning, affordable housing, and the ongoing work to advance gender equity in the field.

A huge thank you to Abigail Rose, Hannah Bader, Rashanah Baldwin, Caitin Hartnett, and Consuelo Arguilles for offering a behind-the-scenes look at their professional journeys and day-to-day work. And thank you to Diana Beltran, Francesca S. Lawrence, and Rachel Polak for coordinating such an engaging event.

These are the conversations that move the planning field forward!

A look back at an inspiring night at the WPPA x WP&D Professional Development PowerPoint Party.

From designing more inclusive spaces to navigating the realities of project management, the conversation was as insightful as it was honest. Our panelists shared real-world perspectives across placemaking, nonprofit planning, affordable housing, and the ongoing work to advance gender equity in the field.

A huge thank you to Abigail Rose, Hannah Bader, Rashanah Baldwin, Caitin Hartnett, and Consuelo Arguilles for offering a behind-the-scenes look at their professional journeys and day-to-day work. And thank you to Diana Beltran, Francesca S. Lawrence, and Rachel Polak for coordinating such an engaging event.

These are the conversations that move the planning field forward!

A look back at an inspiring night at the WPPA x WP&D Professional Development PowerPoint Party.

From designing more inclusive spaces to navigating the realities of project management, the conversation was as insightful as it was honest. Our panelists shared real-world perspectives across placemaking, nonprofit planning, affordable housing, and the ongoing work to advance gender equity in the field.

A huge thank you to Abigail Rose, Hannah Bader, Rashanah Baldwin, Caitin Hartnett, and Consuelo Arguilles for offering a behind-the-scenes look at their professional journeys and day-to-day work. And thank you to Diana Beltran, Francesca S. Lawrence, and Rachel Polak for coordinating such an engaging event.

These are the conversations that move the planning field forward!

A look back at an inspiring night at the WPPA x WP&D Professional Development PowerPoint Party.

From designing more inclusive spaces to navigating the realities of project management, the conversation was as insightful as it was honest. Our panelists shared real-world perspectives across placemaking, nonprofit planning, affordable housing, and the ongoing work to advance gender equity in the field.

A huge thank you to Abigail Rose, Hannah Bader, Rashanah Baldwin, Caitin Hartnett, and Consuelo Arguilles for offering a behind-the-scenes look at their professional journeys and day-to-day work. And thank you to Diana Beltran, Francesca S. Lawrence, and Rachel Polak for coordinating such an engaging event.

These are the conversations that move the planning field forward!

A look back at an inspiring night at the WPPA x WP&D Professional Development PowerPoint Party.

From designing more inclusive spaces to navigating the realities of project management, the conversation was as insightful as it was honest. Our panelists shared real-world perspectives across placemaking, nonprofit planning, affordable housing, and the ongoing work to advance gender equity in the field.

A huge thank you to Abigail Rose, Hannah Bader, Rashanah Baldwin, Caitin Hartnett, and Consuelo Arguilles for offering a behind-the-scenes look at their professional journeys and day-to-day work. And thank you to Diana Beltran, Francesca S. Lawrence, and Rachel Polak for coordinating such an engaging event.

These are the conversations that move the planning field forward!

A look back at an inspiring night at the WPPA x WP&D Professional Development PowerPoint Party.

From designing more inclusive spaces to navigating the realities of project management, the conversation was as insightful as it was honest. Our panelists shared real-world perspectives across placemaking, nonprofit planning, affordable housing, and the ongoing work to advance gender equity in the field.

A huge thank you to Abigail Rose, Hannah Bader, Rashanah Baldwin, Caitin Hartnett, and Consuelo Arguilles for offering a behind-the-scenes look at their professional journeys and day-to-day work. And thank you to Diana Beltran, Francesca S. Lawrence, and Rachel Polak for coordinating such an engaging event.

These are the conversations that move the planning field forward!