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Six finalists identified for Chicago’s next big infrastructure project The finalists’ “big ideas” are currently on display at the Chicago Cultural Center, where the public can offer feedback until July 24. Dennis Rodkin for WBEZ How would you like to live, work and grow your food in the same space? Or have new housing or commercial spaces in the alley behind your building? What about new parks over the Dan Ryan expressway or a new sustainable pedestrian-only corridor? These are some of the finalists for Chicago’s next “big idea.” For its design competition “The Horizon Lines: Visions for Chicago 2050,” World Business Chicago asked residents to come up with some ideas on what Chicago’s next big development should be. After nearly 200 submissions, six finalists have been selected and are now on display at the Chicago Cultural Center. In the Loop sits hears from three of the contest’s judges on what new ideas they are excited about. GUESTS: Phil Clement, CEO of World Business Chicago Eleanor Gorski, CEO and President of Chicago Architecture Center Kenya Merritt, Commissioner of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events