The Department of Transportation’s Make Way for People initiative aims to create public spaces that cultivate community and culture in Chicago’s neighborhoods through placemaking.  Make Way for People supports innovation in the public way by opening Chicago’s streets, parking spots, plazas and alleys to new programming and market opportunities via public and private partnerships. In addition to improving street safety and promoting walkable communities, this initiative supports economic development for Chicago’s local businesses and Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Learn more about each of the four Make Way for People programs:

People Spots Platforms in parking lanes adjacent to sidewalks	People Streets Public spaces in “excess” asphalt areas
People Plazas Opportunities in existing CDOT malls, plazas, and triangles	People Alleys Temporary space for events in city alleys