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Michael Edwards

President and CEO, Chicago Loop Alliance

Brings deep expertise in downtown revitalization, business improvement districts, urban economic development, and placemaking across major American cities.

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Michael Edwards — How Chicago's Loop is Rewriting the Rules of Downtown with Michael Edwards
Ep 4 · January 29, 2026 · 55 minutes

How Chicago's Loop is Rewriting the Rules of Downtown with Michael Edwards

In this episode, host Khullani Abdullahi speaks with Michael Edwards, President and CEO of the Chicago Loop Alliance. They discuss the transformation of downtown Chicago from an office district to an experience district, the economic power of arts and culture, and what makes cities relevant in an age of remote work.