As I dive further in, pun intended, to how urban spaces can be defined by water I'd like to look into Chicago. Specifically, the history, lakefront trail, and river walks that line the center and outskirts of the city. Having been to Chicago less than a year ago, this will greatly enhance my already basic understanding of the treatment of its water in the present day. Researching this city will heavily contribute to the question of how exactly water can define an urban space, and it serves as a prime example of how exactly the nature supported by water, natural resources created by water, and urban development can all play into one another to develop a city as large and diverse in architectural style and culture as Chicago. Firstly, I'd like to talk about the history of Chicago and its relationship to the river. Founded in 1830, the city quickly became an ideal water hub for the Midwest for meatpacking and lumber. Before then, the river supported wetlands, marshes, a