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Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright
Thanks, lol. All I have to say is the proposal today along the lake front is exposing just what a lame handout this plan was. If you can build over railyards and pay for a new transit spur and do it with zero subsidy in the South loop then why do we need a handout for Sterling bay with zero transit directly between two of the hottest neighborhoods in the city.
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That lakefront area is one where I hoped the city would throw more of its weight. Strategically, it makes more sense to me. Improving access to the lakefront, Soldier Field, museums.. The area could already use better transit so the thought of actually doing something (even with some public support) doesn't seem that far fetched and could benefit far more people. And anything that improves the area around McCormick and experience of event attendees can generate more business - that means more visitors, jobs and revenue for the city.