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The Burnham Plan, formerly known as the Plan of Chicago, was unveiled by architect and designer Daniel Burnham in 1909. It led to the creation of many of the city's present-day landmarks and is considered by many to be the basis for modern city planning.

Next year's celebration will include educational programs, art events, and more, most of which will be housed in the Hadid- and van Berkel-designed pavilions. Both structures are to measure roughly 90 by 60 by 30 feet, with budgets around $500,000 each — although John Bryan, the Burnham Plan Centennial Committee's co-chair, said that raising more money is possible. The pavilions will open in June 2009 and remain in place through the fall, after which time they will be taken apart and recycled into public art.