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the urban politician · #**1281** Posted **Oct 8, 2017, 9:58 PM**

Why hasn't the portion flush with Clark St started construction?

RockfordSoxFan · #**1282** Posted **Oct 9, 2017, 2:31 AM**

These shots are fantastic. I hope I'm around long enough to see this happen on the south side. Probably still decades away. Anyway, love whats going on, on the north side.

chrisvfr800i · #**1283** Posted **Oct 9, 2017, 11:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

Why hasn't the portion flush with Clark St started construction?

That area is steel construction, so they are holding off on it to allow staging for the concrete portion...if memory serves.

J_M_Tungsten · #**1284** Posted **Oct 9, 2017, 2:48 PM**

Random, but are there any plans to fill in that lot directly behind center field? I know they put vendors there on game days, and use it for press during playoffs, but seems like something of value can be permanently added.

Skyguy_7 · #**1285** Posted **Oct 9, 2017, 2:54 PM**

^With so many stadiums existing as an island within a sea of parking, I am damn proud that Wrigley Field has about only one adjacent lot left.

IrishIllini · #**1286** Posted **Oct 9, 2017, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

^With so many stadiums existing as an island within a sea of parking, I am damn proud that Wrigley Field has about only one adjacent lot left.

Wrigley is sitting proof that stadiums don't need to be in a sea of parking lots to draw crowds. Getting to Wrigley on a game day can be a hassle, but that doesn't stop tens of thousands from showing up.

J_M_Tungsten · #**1287** Posted **Oct 9, 2017, 4:27 PM**

So, nothing then? Just curious about that lot.

Investing In Chicago · #**1288** Posted **Oct 9, 2017, 5:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by J_M_Tungsten

Random, but are there any plans to fill in that lot directly behind center field? I know they put vendors there on game days, and use it for press during playoffs, but seems like something of value can be permanently added.

The value is a lot for staging, etc. directly next to the stadium. I'd be shocked if it's ever developed.

maru2501 · #**1289** Posted **Oct 9, 2017, 6:39 PM**

is it ricketts-owned?

Investing In Chicago · #**1290** Posted **Oct 9, 2017, 7:21 PM**

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is it ricketts-owned?

I don't believe so, it wasn't owned by the cubs as of 2014.

Chicago29 · #**1291** Posted **Oct 9, 2017, 9:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by J_M_Tungsten

Random, but are there any plans to fill in that lot directly behind center field? I know they put vendors there on game days, and use it for press during playoffs, but seems like something of value can be permanently added.

One thing Wrigley does not have that a number of other ballparks do is a Hall of Fame museum. Not sure if that site would have the space or if the Cubs are even considering one at all, but it'd be an attraction to bring fans in even outside baseball season.

ardecila · #**1292** Posted **Oct 10, 2017, 3:57 AM**

So then what do you call the space off the plaza where the World Series trophy was kept? Seems like a good spot for a museum there, instead of a relatively sleepy corner behind the bleachers.

MegaBass · #**1293** Posted **Oct 10, 2017, 6:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chicago29

One thing Wrigley does not have that a number of other ballparks do is a Hall of Fame museum. Not sure if that site would have the space or if the Cubs are even considering one at all, but it'd be an attraction to bring fans in even outside baseball season.

Makes me wonder if any of the rooftops the Ricketts own would ever be converted into a museum or whatever. The plaza does have artifacts scattered around the Brickhouse (restaurant), team store and offices. I'm sure more will be placed in those exclusive clubs, Sheffield-Addison two-story retail and entertainment addition (where Captain Morgan Club/DraftKings Fantasy Sports Zone is) and throughout the park.

N830MH · #**1294** Posted **Oct 11, 2017, 3:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by IrishIllini

Wrigley is sitting proof that stadiums don't need to be in a sea of parking lots to draw crowds. Getting to Wrigley on a game day can be a hassle, but that doesn't stop tens of thousands from showing up.

Yes, could be hassle. You have to be there earlier and they won't be stuck the traffic. Please take on trains instead.

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Originally Posted by ardecila

So then what do you call the space off the plaza where the World Series trophy was kept? Seems like a good spot for a museum there, instead of a relatively sleepy corner behind the bleachers.

Yes, this is where they kept WS trophy. That's exactly where they will be at.

gallo · #**1295** Posted **Nov 21, 2017, 1:18 AM**

1111 W Addison - Taco Bell Site

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KWillChicago · #**1296** Posted **Nov 21, 2017, 2:05 AM**

Classy looking fill in. But im still going to miss the drunk headquarters at midnight.

left of center · #**1297** Posted **Nov 21, 2017, 4:38 AM**

^ Taco Bell could possibly move into the ground floor?

woodrow · #**1298** Posted **Nov 21, 2017, 4:38 PM**

^ I think it was posted that Taco Bell is moving to Belmont & Sheffield, which, ugh. That is going to be a HUGE shit show late at night.

Meanwhile, the Park at Wrigley is all kinds of Christmas magic. Ice skating rink, lights, Snowflakes, mini Christkindlmarket, HUGE Christmas tree.

Investing In Chicago · #**1299** Posted **Nov 21, 2017, 5:43 PM**

I don't get the fondness many here seem to have with Taco Bell, I find it odd.

Kumdogmillionaire · #**1300** Posted **Nov 21, 2017, 5:51 PM**

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I don't get the fondness many here seem to have with Taco Bell, I find it odd.

Rose-tinted glasses I'm sure, losing a place where degenerates flock and loiter is usually a good thing