SALON CONVERSATION

The Housing Paradox:

Complex Entitlements, Fewer Homes, and Rising Rents and Home Costs

April 15, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Salon is a members-only event.

What better way to cut through the noise and uncertainty than by focusing on opportunities for a stronger future through a kitchen table conversation with fellow LAI members? We invite you to join an intimate salon gathering at a member’s home, to connect over food, drink, and conversation. Salon discussions will explore the Chicago region’s assets and opportunities for building a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future. From the future of transit and the role of quantum technology to the importance of community cohesion, each salon will be shaped by its participants’ insights and perspectives.

A beloved exclusive event, the Salon is a curated conversation that takes place in a member’s home – with ample food and wine, of course. 

Salon locations will fill up on a first come, first served basis. Registration opens on Sunday, March 1st, 2026. Locations include:

• Bronzeville Neighborhood (Chicago) - 7 spots left
• Evanston - 7 spots left
• Hyde Park Neighborhood (Chicago) - 7 spots left
• Loop (Chicago) - 7 spots left
• Rogers Park Neighborhood (Chicago) - 7 spots left
• Southeast Lakeview Neighborhood (Chicago) - 7 spots left
• West Loop Neighborhood (Chicago)- 7 spots left
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Here are some resources to help you prepare for your Salon conversations:  

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MEMBER SUPPORT FUND

The LAI Chicago Region Chapter Member Support Fund is available to members who serve nonprofit organizations, public agencies, academic institutions, or those who in a professional employment transition to help offset the cost of attendance at chapter events and membership dues. The goal of the fund is to make Chapter events and activities more accessible and encourage attendance and engagement. In some instances, guests of members may also be eligible to receive these funds.