To be fair, how about we can all come to the conclusion that both cities are unique, but Chicago with respect to crime is what NYC was 25 years ago. Other than that, I think thats the only fair conclusion. Both cities are powerhouses, and share amazing cultural diversity; But crime wise, Chicago needs to fix the high murder rate.
Both cities are crucial for the nation as well. Chicago especially because it is the biggest player when it comes to rail, and air as well. Chicago can't be compared to NY economically because they have always been global juggernauts. When it comes to architecture, both cities are world class. Chicago IMO is a compressed NYC. Smaller, but shares attributes that people associate with a big city; bustling streets, cultural melting pot that New York has. Size doesn't always matter!
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^ No one outside of this forum would look at skyscraper development as a measure of a city's health and success.
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The Communist Party of China sure does and so does the UAE. 5 year plans that work.
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I don't think Chicago should strive to become NY per se, but I would like it to be a vibrant city with some sense of identity. I think Chicago economic future partially depends on whether the Midwest can have an major role in the global economy. Also, convincing certain interests that it isn't the 1920s anymore would help.
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I agree. What makes it unique is the fact that is not New York. Diversity is always great. If all cities looked like New York, it would get kinda boring. Change is good.