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Supported a comment by Louise B. on
North and LaSalle
1 year, 10 months ago
Supported a comment by Craig W on
North and LaSalle
1 year, 10 months ago
Craig W
Do not go up. Again, do not go up. I'm already upset with your choice of architect who will no doubt present some post-post-post-modern pile of nonsense that only one critic pretends to like and only does so to simultaneously impress and look down upon their friends at dinner who "just don't get it" while secretly not understanding anything at all but scared that if they don't acknowledge they like it they'll be found to be a fraud, while the rest of us will have to live with that nonsense plopped into the middle of the dominant intersection of our neighborhood and stare at it every day. The least you can do for us is not allow this post-post-post-modern nonsense to dominate Old Town's morning shadows for the next 60 years. I don't really believe any involved in this project will actually listen to any of this at all and this is all a distraction and a facade to pretend you care while you cover your real plans which were already decided long ago. But, I admit, my cynicism has been overwhelming lately and I don't intend offense. Best of luck!
Do not go up. Again, do not go up. I'm already upset with your choice of architect who will no doubt present some post-post-post-modern pile of nonsense that only one critic pretends to like and only does so to simultaneously impress and look down upon their friends at dinner who "just don't get it" while secretly not understanding anything at all but scared that if they don't acknowledge they like it they'll be found to be a fraud, while the rest of us will have to live with that nonsense plopped into the middle of the dominant intersection of our neighborhood and stare at it every day. The least you can do for us is not allow this post-post-post-modern nonsense to dominate Old Town's morning shadows for the next 60 years. I don't really believe any involved in this project will actually listen to any of this at all and this is all a distraction and a facade to pretend you care while you cover your real plans which were already decided long ago. But, I admit, my cynicism has been overwhelming lately and I don't intend offense. Best of luck!
Supported a comment by Alison B. on
North and LaSalle
1 year, 10 months ago
Alison B.
The new building on the corner of Clark and North across from Latin High School is appropriate for the neighborhood. Anything higher will be sinful.
The new building on the corner of Clark and North across from Latin High School is appropriate for the neighborhood. Anything higher will be sinful.
Supported a comment by Tim S on
North and LaSalle
1 year, 10 months ago
Tim S
Clothing stores, restaurants, bars, coffee shop, just anything that is local and not a chain!!
Clothing stores, restaurants, bars, coffee shop, just anything that is local and not a chain!!
Supported a comment by Robert Chambers on
North and LaSalle
1 year, 10 months ago
Robert Chambers
Hardware store, branch library
Hardware store, branch library
Commented on North and LaSalle
1 year, 10 months ago
Another library branch might be a good addition since schools are close by. Also the nearest library branches are pretty far away. A small library with a community garden could be useful.
Commented on North and LaSalle
1 year, 10 months ago
Institutional/Civic
Commented on North and LaSalle
1 year, 10 months ago
Community garden might be nice
Commented on North and LaSalle
1 year, 10 months ago
None
Commented on North and LaSalle
2 years ago
No more high rises. Need more townhomes or smaller buildings that echo the historic architecture that so many love about chicago. There are already too many new buildings that are contemporary and feel out of place.
Commented on North and LaSalle
2 years ago
All of the above
Commented on North and LaSalle
2 years ago
Disagree
Supported a comment by Kelly J on
North and LaSalle
2 years ago
Kelly J
We definitely need a grocery store. Restaurant/bars that cater to the age demographic of the people who actually live in Old Town. The concept for the majority of the neighborhood's bars and restaurants is the same--they serve bar food, turn into packed "night clubs" with lines down the street, and primarily cater to young kids who get sloppy drunk, litter the streets and start fights. It's like a giant frat party every weekend. We could use at least a couple restaurants and bars that serve a more mature clientele (like folks in their late 30s/40's/50s) with good food and a more sophisticated atmosphere. The neighborhood has become unsafe and annoying on weekend nights. My friends and I don't hang out here on weekends, we go to the West Loop or Gold Coast. It would be fantastic to feel comfortable going out in our own neighborhood on weekends.
We definitely need a grocery store. Restaurant/bars that cater to the age demographic of the people who actually live in Old Town. The concept for the majority of the neighborhood's bars and restaurants is the same--they serve bar food, turn into packed "night clubs" with lines down the street, and primarily cater to young kids who get sloppy drunk, litter the streets and start fights. It's like a giant frat party every weekend. We could use at least a couple restaurants and bars that serve a more mature clientele (like folks in their late 30s/40's/50s) with good food and a more sophisticated atmosphere. The neighborhood has become unsafe and annoying on weekend nights. My friends and I don't hang out here on weekends, we go to the West Loop or Gold Coast. It would be fantastic to feel comfortable going out in our own neighborhood on weekends.
Supported a comment by Elizabeth M on
North and LaSalle
2 years ago
Elizabeth M
Protected bike lanes. Wide walkable sidewalks. Shared streets. Public spaces for sitting. Reduced auto traffic and reduced on-street parking.
Protected bike lanes. Wide walkable sidewalks. Shared streets. Public spaces for sitting. Reduced auto traffic and reduced on-street parking.
Supported a comment by Nasrin NM on
North and LaSalle
2 years ago
Nasrin NM
A grocery store like Trader Joe's or Aldi would be greatly appreciated in this area.
A grocery store like Trader Joe's or Aldi would be greatly appreciated in this area.
Supported a comment by Jenna Brooks on
North and LaSalle
2 years ago
Jenna Brooks
Trader Joe’s or a grocery store!
Trader Joe’s or a grocery store!
Supported a comment by Lana W on
North and LaSalle
2 years ago
Lana W
The rise of condos and residents in this area continue. The Plums, the FoxTrots are wonderful additions to the neighborhood, but don't serve the general population who cannot afford or prefer not to shop at specialty or higher-end grocery outlets. We don't need a discount store, but another Treasure Island type. Easily accessible, average prices, diverse choices. I think a Trader Joe's would be great even though it is a bit of a specialty store. I Aldi's and Jewel serve the community, but for many residents in Old Town who do not have a car, they are inconvenient for doing a weekly shopping. Would like to have a better understanding of why there is such resistance to replacing TI with another grocery store.
The rise of condos and residents in this area continue. The Plums, the FoxTrots are wonderful additions to the neighborhood, but don't serve the general population who cannot afford or prefer not to shop at specialty or higher-end grocery outlets. We don't need a discount store, but another Treasure Island type. Easily accessible, average prices, diverse choices. I think a Trader Joe's would be great even though it is a bit of a specialty store. I Aldi's and Jewel serve the community, but for many residents in Old Town who do not have a car, they are inconvenient for doing a weekly shopping. Would like to have a better understanding of why there is such resistance to replacing TI with another grocery store.
Commented on North and LaSalle
2 years ago
Low rise homes that reflect the history and architecture of the neighborhood. Trader Joe’s. No more bars- quaint, local restraunts
Supported a comment by bobbi zabel on
North and LaSalle
2 years ago
bobbi zabel
hardware store, affordable grocery (Trader Joe's over a Plum Market), office supply store,
hardware store, affordable grocery (Trader Joe's over a Plum Market), office supply store,
Supported a comment by Christine Watras on
North and LaSalle
2 years ago
Christine Watras
Restaurants that aren't sports bars, boutiques, specialty food shops
Restaurants that aren't sports bars, boutiques, specialty food shops
Commented on North and LaSalle
2 years ago
National chain
Followed North and LaSalle
2 years ago
Commented on North and LaSalle
2 years ago
National chain
Old Town needs to keep its charm, that is one of the reasons why many of us love the area so much! If there were residential options added, I would really like to see something that is in theme with the neighborhood. More townhouses or low-rise buildings that don't block the view/light in certain areas. We need buildings that complement the charm of Moody church and capture the history within Old Town. I'm all for updating the area but adding a high rise to any of these parcels would look out of place and it's not really needed.