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Originally Posted by the urban politician
If anything, such a store will drive away some retailers, while attracting others.
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Why would it drive away retailers? It's on a corner site with plenty of opportunity for dedicated entrances/exits... screaming children in the halls are unlikely.
I'm all for world-class retail when appropriate, but many families go to Millennium Park currently, or to the many musicals at the Oriental, Palace, and LaSalle. The retail mix on State Street is not catering to these visitors one bit.
Macy's recently eliminated the FAO Schwarz section (which was the first time Field's had an actual toy department in decades). Toys-R-Us closed a long time ago. I can't really think of any other shops on State Street today that would appeal to kids.