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Being a Slooper myself, I would be interested in a discussion regarding the parking situation. I have lived in the South Loop for the past 5+ years and have enjoyed ample, free parking. Couple new meters with Daley's privatization plan and you now have the Sloop turning into Wrigleyville.
I have posted a couple of emails between myself and Alderman Pat Dowell of the 3rd Ward on my blog. You may link to my blog if you'd like.
http://americancrow.wordpress.com/
Thanks,
American Crow
I'm glad it's Sloopin and not SOLO. I'm a slooper whose living in Arizona but renting my loft at Roosevelt and Wabash. There's a party I'm sure you guys are aware of called the "Wabash Fest" held on Wabash,between 13th and 14th. It's the worst block party anywhere in the world. 2 blocks for a total of maybe 50 people over 2 days. I hope someone with a half of brain decides to at least put up flyers at all of the high rises and actually try to get some neighbors to come, God knows we have enough poeple. I figure this is a long enough heads-up to get your people going. Just found the site and I will definetely be a regular.
Adam, thanks for the comment. We've heard SOLO, but weren't fans because it's just a rip off of SOHO in New York (ie - South of Houston). Although we don't know this for sure, our guess is that a ton of other cities have copied this acronym (or some variation) and we think that's lame. I know there is a building and/or area on the north side called SONO (South of North)...LAME!
We've never been to "Wabash Fest", but are aware of it. Maybe we can get more people to come. We will post something eventually.
I would be interested in posts regarding crime in our area. A friend sent me the link to a very similar blog for his neighborhood, Uptown Update and it seems as though they've done a nice job with that - posts that instill a sense of community action rather than inducing paranoia. Always good to be informed!
Great blog! As a fellow Slooper, I'm glad I can now reference a source of localized news and information of our great neighborhood. Regarding the Wabash Fest, I've received flyers for this event in my loft building over the past few years, but the turnout is usually very dissapointing. There are more dogs and baby strollers than actual adults in my estimation.
As far as crime/news in the area, I've always referenced Everyblock, started by Adrian Holovaty a Chicago native.
It would be great to have some of this information feed into the site. http://chicago.everyblock.com/locations/neighborhoods/south-loop/overview/
Again, great job...you've got a new subscriber!
Cuzin Ryan is the Coolest. Great blog. --Falan
Love this site! I am going to add a link to it in our July newsletter. I am the newsletter and website editor for South Loop Neighbors. I will certainly be using Sloopin as a source for info and I invite you to use our website as the same. Feel free to link to us: www.southloopneighbors.org.
One item that might be of immediate interest to Sloopin readers: The 10th Annual SLN Photo Contest & Show is currently accepting entries. Deadline is July 15. This is a juried photo show with more than $1000 in cash prizes. Photos should represent the lifestyle, culture, or history of the South Loop. The winning picts and 20 finalists will be exhibited at a variety of South Loop venues, including Chicago Community Bank and the Harold Washington Public Library. For more info: www.southloopneighbors.org
Great site... I am relocating my family to the Sloop next week from Florida.. (yes, i know its cold in Chicago)
I look forward to contributing and future reading!
Thanks!
Jason
In NY, landlords of vacant commercial space are turning to artists to occupy it temporarily, see article at link below. What do you think of this idea? Do you think this could enliven some of the vacant areas in the South Loop?
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/13/nyregion/13galleries.html?_r=1&hp
I feel like the city needs some creative ideas to bring more life into the area! It's a shame to see so much open commercial space.
Looks lika A Cappella may actually be opening. New signs in the window. Swing by and check it out.
Hello Sloopin!
Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know I really enjoy your blog. I've lived in Printers Row for 10 years, and seen tons of change, it's nice to have someone keep things up to date!
Wondered if you had heard anything about the Sullivan Center opening. After 4 years under a tarp, I was pretty disappointed when they revealed their progress. Just polished up the metal and tore the inside apart. I know merchants backed out, but doesn't look like they are even close.
Heard anything?
Keep Sloopin!
P.s. your email address doesn't work!
Hey Sloopin-
You're pretty rad. I'm not a resident of Chicago, but you do a great job of highlighting the area. Definitely makes me want to come hang out in your neighborhood.
Keep writing!
EB
I think there may be something opening up next door to Grace O'Malley's. Carpenters have been working there for the past month. I noticed some artwork on the walls (Heineken posters, Bears items, etc).
We would love to see something open in that space next to Grace O'Malleys. We peaked in and saw the signs you were referring to but not sure about the space. We will keep an eye on it. Everyblock is usually a good resource to check out because we can see if business licenses have been applied for
Love Sloopin. It has become my favorite South Loop blog.
It would be interesting to see a posting on the places that feel no need to keep their sidewalks clear and why the city doesn't make them abide by the law. The 2 types of worst offenders are the surface parking lots - and in this category the "worst of the worst" is the Park1 lot at Harrison/Dearborn where they actually plow the snow from the lot onto the sidewalk and then leave it there. The other category is any property owned BY THE CITY, which apparently also feels no need to abide by the law.
Jim in the Sloop! I was about to leave a very similar comment about the lack of sidewalk plowing all over the sloop. And you are right on...the worst offenders are the city and the surface lots. If the city wants to plug its budget deficit, it could start by fining these damn parking lot owners for not doing their part to plow the sidewalks. It's appalling that we pedestrians have to keep slipping and sliding on ice and snow until it finally melts away weeks or even months later.
I suggest the city look at the vacant lots and parking lots around Wells and Harrison...and just head south and east from there, where they will find many more offenders.
I don't get what's so hard about doing the right thing and shoveling your damn sidewalk, especially if you are running a parking lot there. But I guess when the city can't even plow its own property, these business/property owners don't have to look very hard for an example to live by.
I noticed a new goodyear automobile service location on S. Wabash. Does anyone have any news on that?
In all fairness to the Park1 lot I singled out, I must report that in the most recent storm they completely cleared their sidewalks by the next morning. Maybe they read Sloopin??
However, I'd like to add "vacant lots" to my list. This year no one has touched the stretch of South Clark between the apartment building I call ALDI, (adli?, can never remember that name) and the Target. Last year was OK, this year a total mess. Just like everything else, vacant lots have owners, and they should be fined. Clark is especially bad since that is a heavily walked stretch due to the Target and now the movie theaters.
Just went to the new Goodyear on S.Wabash for an oil change . . . this great new facility had me in and out in 20 minutes!
They get my highest recommendation!
I second the comment about the vacant lot between AMLI (aldi) and Target, as well as the parking lot on the Southwest corner of Polk and Clark.
Plow your damn sidewalks!
In fairness, I will say, some (only some) parking lots that used to be terrible about shoveling their sidewalks have really done a good job this winter. But the majority of you vacant lot and parking lot owners are a bunch of jerks. I hope you slip and fall...on ice.
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