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Originally Posted by Nowhereman1280
Exactly the point I've been trying to make. On top of the fact that most chains are national there, any that aren't national are just hole in the wall souvenir stands that sell ludicrously over priced zinc statues of the ESB and Statue of Liberty. How is that not "largely useless" Cbotnyse?
Could the design of B37 have been better? Obviously. Is the design as it is now "largely useless" hell no. Seriously though Cbotnyse, explain to me what you mean by that and present some sort of evidence showing how a huge mall with a pedway and office tower and future hotel and residential towers is "largely useless". Is Water Tower Place "largely useless"? Is 900 N Michigan "largely useless"?
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what evidence do you want besides me telling you I'll never have a need to go there? You cant claim the development is a success just because they built
something. There is nothing unique about the content of the mall, a theater is nice, but not largely needed. River North, Streeterville and south loop residents all have a theater they can go to. The office and hotel are all well and good, but I think this site deserved something more. Something unique in the way of urban design and architecture. Anything to make it less forgettable.
Something like a dow jones news ticker, or a statue like the Prometheus at Rockefeller Center, or some kind of urban art, or a futuristic video screen. oh thats right, they already f'ed that up on the west side of the building.
Hell, how about a statue of Daniel Burnham!
I'm just disappointed the design isnt move inviting, there is nothing that draws you in. Its just there.