Ciere Boatright, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Planning & Development
World Business Chicago
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm
Save to calendar
$95.00 Non-Member Ticket (Join now!)
$75.00 Member Ticket
$75.00 Member Guest Ticket (Join now!)
$995.00 Full Sponsor Table (10 seats)
$695.00 Half Sponsor Table (5 seats)
Register now Seating is limited
Location
Maggiano's Banquets
111 W. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
Map and directions
Ciere Boatright was appointed commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) in November 2023 by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
An experienced real estate and economic development executive, Boatright is responsible for leading DPD’s economic development, planning and zoning functions while promoting inclusive, equitable growth across the city.
In her previous capacity as vice president of real estate and community development at Chicago-based real estate firm CRG, Boatright was responsible for overseeing some of the company’s highest-impact real estate projects, collaborating with government officials, engaging with community organizations and securing public and private financing. Boatright also launched the company’s philanthropic arm and a mentoring program to support commercial developers of color.
Boatright was formerly the vice president of real estate and inclusion for Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, where she managed the planning and development of new projects on the South and West Side, including more than $450 million in new investment involving the 180-acre, mixed-use Pullman Park project.
Local business publications have named her among Notable Women in Commercial Real Estate, 40 under 40, Notable Black Leaders and Executives, and Notable Executives of Color in Construction and Commercial Real Estate.
Boatright holds a master’s degree of urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a bachelor’s in psychology from Hamilton College.
A Chicago native, Boatright resides on the South Side with her husband and two children.
Speaker
Ciere Boatright
Ciere Boatright was appointed commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) in November 2023 by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
An experienced real estate and economic development executive, Boatright is responsible for leading DPD’s economic development, planning and zoning functions while promoting inclusive, equitable growth across the city.
In her previous capacity as vice president of real estate and community development at Chicago-based real estate firm CRG, Boatright was responsible for overseeing some of the company’s highest-impact real estate projects, collaborating with government officials, engaging with community organizations and securing public and private financing. Boatright also launched the company’s philanthropic arm and a mentoring program to support commercial developers of color.
Boatright was formerly the vice president of real estate and inclusion for Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, where she managed the planning and development of new projects on the South and West Side, including more than $450 million in new investment involving the 180-acre, mixed-use Pullman Park project.
Local business publications have named her among Notable Women in Commercial Real Estate, 40 under 40, Notable Black Leaders and Executives, and Notable Executives of Color in Construction and Commercial Real Estate.
Boatright holds a master’s degree of urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a bachelor’s in psychology from Hamilton College.
A Chicago native, Boatright resides on the South Side with her husband and two children.
Upcoming events
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Mariyana Spyropoulos
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm
Jeff Gordon, Nascar Hall of Famer and Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, in conversation with Dan Gibbons, CEO, City Club Chicago
Thursday, Jun 5, 2025
Event Begins at 5 p.m.
City Club of Chicago event tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are transferrable.
Our venues are wheelchair accessible. To request any other accessibility, please submit a request to info@cityclub-chicago.org
