Chicago Underwater: A Discussion on the Impact of Flooding

Tags: Attend, McCormick Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum, and Ticketed events

Thursday, September 5

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum

99 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601

Hosted by the Better Government Association and Friends of the Chicago River, join us for a community panel discussion on the impact of flooding in Chicago and potential policy solutions based off Illinois Answers Project's investigative series "Response to Flooding". The event will feature a panel discussion from local experts and advocates moderated by Alex Nitkin from Illinois Answers Project , followed by Q&A.

Tickets are free: sign up here to reserve a spot.

Panelists:

  • Princess Shaw, President, Founder, and Organizer, Light Up Lawndale
  • Daniel Pogorzelski, Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
  • Cyatharine Alias, Senior Manager, Center for Neighborhood Technology