Chicago Tree Project: to turn Dead Trees into Public Art.
On May 16, 2014, Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District [CPD] and Chicago Sculpture International [CSI] announced the Chicago Tree Project, which will commission local artists to turn dead or dying trees that are infested with Emerald Ash Borer or other bugs and diseases into living public art.

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 City of Chicago Press Release [May 16, 2014].. Mayor Emanuel, Park District and Chicago Sculpture International Announce Chicago Tree Project to Turn Dead Trees into Public Art..
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Chicago Tree Project – by City of Chicago
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Chicago Sculpture International website.. The Chicago Tree Project..
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Chicago Park District•Chicago Sculpture International Tree Project..
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WTTW [July, 23, 2014]..
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Gapers Block [July 21, 2014].. Chicago Tree Project Turns Dead Wood into Sculpture
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Public Art in Chicago [July 18, 2014].. Chicago Tree Project..
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NBC 5 Chicago [July 17, 2014].. Artists Transforming Dead, Dying Trees in Chicago..
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DNA.info [July 16, 2014].. Bridgeport Metalsmith Turning Dead Tree Into Art at McGuane Park..
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DNA.info [July 11, 2014].. Humboldt Park Tree Reclaimed Via Outdoor Art Exhibit
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Examiner.com [July 1, 2014].. Public programs provide sculptural sights and city seating this summer..
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Daily Herald [May 17, 2014].. Artists transforming dead, dying trees in Chicago
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DNA.info [May 16, 2014].. Dead Trees Being Turned Into Art Through City Program..
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Suntimes..[May 16, 2014].. Emanuel wants to turn dying trees into public art
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