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Nichole Schoenauer

Nichole Schoenauer (she/her/hers)

Deputy Director of Design
Chicago Park District
Chicago, Illinois

Nichole Schoenauer is the Deputy Director of Design in the Planning and Construction Department at the Chicago Park District, where she leads a team of architects and landscape architects. With over 25 years of experience in project management and landscape architecture, she has managed nearly $400 million in capital projects, delivering signature Chicago spaces including Maggie Daley Park, the new Park District Administrative Headquarters, and the South Lakefront Framework Plan. Her portfolio spans comprehensive planning, urban design, permit coordination, and construction management. Nichole is a collaborative leader dedicated to translating complex design visions into lasting public spaces.

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