Community Design Concept Workshop

Thank you to all who participated in the first community engagement phase of the design process for the permanent Place of Remembrance. Feedback received from the community, especially victims' family members and people who were injured, provided critical insights for the design team as they prepare design concepts that speak to how the Place of Remembrance should honor the memory of the victims and the resilience of the community, especially those who were injured. SWA Group will present several distinct concept designs at a meeting of the Working Group planning for a permanent Place of Remembrance on Thursday, May 7, 5:00 PM at City Hall. The agenda is available on the Place of Remembrance website. This meeting will mark the start of the second phase of community engagement: design concepting. As with the first phase of community engagement, there will be multiple opportunities for public engagement to complement feedback from victims' families and people who were injured, including: In-Person, Drop-in Community Design Workshops Join us for a Community Design Concept Workshop to view the concepts and share your input directly with the project team. Drop in anytime: Saturday, May 9, 10:00–11:30 AM at the Nuestro Center (777 Central Avenue Suite 101, Highland Park): Register Here Monday, May 11, 6:30–8:30 PM at The Moraine (1201 Park Avenue W, Highland Park): Register Here Advance registration is appreciated, but not required. The same information will be shared at both sessions. Community Design Concept Survey A public survey will be available beginning Friday, May 8, 2026 at hpremembrance.org/designsurvey. (Note: the link will not be active until May 8.) Review the concepts and offer your feedback by Sunday, May 24, 2026. The survey will be available in English and Spanish. Share Feedback Via Email If you would prefer to share your thoughts in a more unstructured way, we welcome your feedback via email to remembrance@cityhpil.com. All messages will be shared directly with the design team.   We know that this is a difficult topic. Reach out to the Resiliency Division at any time for support at resiliency@cityhpil.com. Learn more about Resiliency Division services at reslienthpil.org.