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The Chicago Architecture Center makes their Built for Impact debut


  • TOPIC: How Chicagoans live better through design
  • GUESTS: Eleanor Esser Gorski, AIA, President and CEO, Chicago Architecture Center
  • HOST: Trina Sandschafer, AIA, Vice President and Managing Director, PMA Chicago

Chicago is famous for its architecture. In this episode of Built for Impact, we go beyond the skyline—and the iconic Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise—to explore how design can make cities work better for the people who call them home. From giving residents a voice in neighborhood development, to tackling challenges around education, downtowns, stadiums, and housing, the CAC is using Chicago’s architectural legacy as a launchpad for what comes next.

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  • April 2026: Delivering for the student experience | Guest: Matt Goodwin, Saint Louis University; Host: Laura Kane, B&D | LISTEN: Spotify, Apple, Amazon
  • June 2026: Leading transformational change | Guest: Dr. Lowell Davis, University of Texas at Arlington; Host: T.J. Logan, B&D | LISTEN: Spotify, Apple, Amazon
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