Five years later, we are opening those time capsules together, bringing the participants' voices back into public spaces and inviting people to consider what has changed, what has endured, and what comes next.
Throughout 2026, this work will unfold across Chicago:
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Each Time Capsule opening connects past and present—what people hoped for, what has changed, and how they move forward.
In a world that rarely slows down, time capsules create continuity: a shared moment to reflect, reconnect, and imagine what comes next.
