CHICAGO.- Chicago: You Are Here, a new permanent exhibition, opens May 18 at the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF), 224 S. Michigan Avenue at Jackson. The exhibition is free and open to the public daily in the ArcelorMittal CitySpace Gallery from 9:30am to 5:00pm. Designed to encourage visitors to explore the architecture and infrastructure that make up the environment of Chicago, You Are Here includes a scale model of the Loop, along with bold images, artifacts, and multimedia presentations.

You Are Here invites audiences to �start here� to get a feel for Chicago before going out to experience the city for themselves. The exhibition orients visitors by offering the big ideas to consider while out and about. You Are Here includes a high energy tour of the neighborhoods that define Chicago; everything from the Bungalow Belt to Boys Town. It explores the meaning and significance of myths such as the �first skyscraper� and the �Chicago School of Architecture.�

�Chicago: You Are Here serves as a map for visitors and local residents alike,� said Gregory Dreicer, Vice President of Exhibitions and Programs at CAF. �Its exploration of tall tales and realities will enhance the experience of visiting and living in Chicago.�

Reframing Chicago�s History - Chicago: You Are Here demonstrates how the design of the built environment and the stories of people who live in that environment are inseparable. This exhibition provides a fresh, critical take on the city�s history, in all its political, economic, and social dimensions.