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Advocating Educating Celebrating Chicago Friends of Downtown Get Involved Friends of Downtown was founded in 1981 by a group of regular citizens interested in finding ways to sensibly revitalize Chicagos central business district. The Friends of Downtown are recognized as a vital and influential component of the citys design and building process. We directly influence planning and development decisions through debate public advocacy and cooperation with other civic organizations. We create awareness of important issues affecting downtown enabling citizens to develop their understanding and voice their opinions of Chicagos physical and social environment.