# Event Details - **Event Name**: Chicago City Builders Book Club: Nature's Metropolis, Part Three - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Where urbanists, designers, and policy pros gather to explore the city through books.About this EventChicago City Builders Book Club: Nature’s Metropolis, Part IIIWe made it. After hundreds of pages of prairies, railroads, lumber, grain, and hogs, we are in the home stretch of William Cronon’s Nature’s Metropolis: Chicago and the Great West. Part III ties it all together, tracing how Chicago’s economic dominance didn’t just transform the 19th century but set patterns that still shape the city and the region today.This section pushes us to think about legacy. What does it mean for a city to concentrate so much power? How do the choices of one era ripple through to our present challenges in land use, climate, and equity? And maybe most importantly: what does the book’s story suggest about the future cities we are building now?Yes, it is a long book. But if you have stuck with it this far, you know it pays off. And if you are just joining now, Part III is the perfect chance to jump in at the big-picture level.The VibeThis is not a seminar where you are quizzed on every footnote. It is a happy hour for city builders. We gather over drinks and snacks to swap ideas, challenge each other, and laugh about the fact that we voluntarily spent months reading a book longer than some city comprehensive plans. If you are passionate about public service, urban design, or the messy mechanics of reform, this is your crew.Where and WhenWe meet at locations near the Loop every six weeks or so. This final session covers Part III of Nature’s Metropolis. Join us to close out the series and raise a glass to finishing one of the most ambitious books ever written about Chicago.HostsMarla Westervelt Berg, Principal, Cityfi, marla@cityfi.coLauren Mattern, Founder & TDM Lead, Journey, lauren@journeymobility.coMike Ernst, Associate, Arup, mike.ernst@arup.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-city-builders-book-club-natures-metropolis-part-three/100001761313900289 - **Event Categories**: art, contests, workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Arup - **lat**: 41.8865828 - **long**: -87.62678939999999 - **full address**: Arup, 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Chicago City Builders Book Club: Nature's Metropolis, Part Three - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/40525442f7540629e7787e542fe4932bc2265ddf0b2abf8b67ea076399036a4b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc171615-gmir.jpg?v=1760613171 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Chicago City Builders Book Club: Nature's Metropolis, Part Three being held? - **A:** Chicago City Builders Book Club: Nature's Metropolis, Part Three takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Arup, 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Chicago City Builders Book Club: Nature's Metropolis, Part Three? - **A:** Chicago City Builders Book Club: Nature's Metropolis, Part Three is organized by Cityfi and Journey. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Chicago City Builders Book Club: Nature's Metropolis, Part Three is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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