NEW IN THE ILLINOIS MEDICAL DISTRICT: JUNE/JULY 2019
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Last month I had the opportunity to give an address at Hall Render's annual healthcare real estate summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. Hall Render is  the nation's largest healthcare-focused law firm. My address, Developing a World Class Medical District in Chicago, told  the story of the IMD, how it was formed, how it operates and the success that it has had. It was a pleasure to share all of the exciting progress being made in the IMD.
Prior to my address, I had the opportunity to sit down with the event organizers for a podcast interview to discuss what the IMD is doing to achieve its vision of becoming the world's next great health innovation district. You can listen to the podcast here. 

-SUZET MCKINNEY, DRPH, MPH

HARRISON SQUARE UPDATES
Our IMD partners at Cook County Health are making exciting progress on the Harrison Square Development. The 13-acre project will combine renovation with new construction to create a modern mixed-use development with thousands of square feet for retail space, residential areas, hotels, and the new Cook County Health and Hospitals System offices.
PHOTO: HARRISON SQUARE CHICAGO
We're excited to see this transformative project begin to take shape. Harrison Square maintains a video blog highlighting construction updates. You can watch their videos  here. 
GROWING SOLUTIONS FARM 
IMD partners Urban Autism Solutions have opened their weekly farm stand at the Growing Solutions Farm. The farm is a 1.2 acre vocational training site where young adults with autism and related challenges acquire skills through structured teaching and the practice of urban agriculture. 
PHOTO: URBAN AUTISM SOLUTIONS
Growing Solutions Farm is located at the corner of Campbell Parkway and Leavitt Street.The weekly farm stand sells fresh produce, and is open on Wednesdays from 10 AM to 1 PM until October 30. 
RUSH BREAKS GROUND ON CANCER CENTER
On Wednesday, June 10, Rush University Medical Center broke ground on its new state-of-the-art cancer and neurosciences center.  The 10-story, 480,000 square foot facility will be named the  Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building in recognition of the Chicago couple who generously donated the largest ever gift to Rush.
PHOTO: RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Scheduled for completion in 2022, the building will house outpatient clinical services for cancer and neurosciences. Patients will have access to new treatment options at the center through expanded clinical trials.  
IMD FOOD TRUCK PARTNERSHIP
The IMD is excited to announce a new partnership with Flash Taco Food truck. The food truck has begun daily lunch service in the IMD, and is located at the corner of Polk and Paulina. This partnership is a great step forward in our efforts to bring much-needed amenities to the IMD. We are appreciative of the Flash Taco owners for agreeing to become the first truck to provide daily service in the District. 
MADE IN CHICAGO. CHANGING THE WORLD.
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