What exactly does the Chicago Cultural Plan aim to do? The plan has been a source of controversy since its inception in October 2011. Some journalists remain critical of Emanuel’s decision to outsource the project to private consultants; others wonder how feasible any sort of cultural initiative is, given the city’s on-going budget crisis.

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