tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post8229436599422986095..comments2023-10-01T11:04:12.429-05:00Comments on Sloopin - A South Loop Blog: Where Would the City Put a Casino?Sloopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03513112726608015138noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-91849607017566615022011-08-27T10:13:55.382-05:002011-08-27T10:13:55.382-05:00Stevie G... i didnt "realise" that. But...Stevie G... i didnt "realise" that. But your comments have really coloured my opinion. Are you quite sure youre not Bill Davies?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-44671459430917922192011-08-26T15:02:53.520-05:002011-08-26T15:02:53.520-05:00Anybody who knows the potential sites must realise...Anybody who knows the potential sites must realise that the Old Post Office building will create more benefits than the other sites<br />Transport links, parking and hotel accommodation make it the only realistic option<br /><br />Stevie GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-78056970328740307402011-08-26T15:02:09.070-05:002011-08-26T15:02:09.070-05:00Anybody who knows the potential sites must realise...Anybody who knows the potential sites must realise that the Old Post Office building will create more benefits than the other sites<br />Transport links, parking and hotel accommodation make it the only realistic option<br /><br />Stevie GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-48892049893236360252011-05-26T09:25:13.160-05:002011-05-26T09:25:13.160-05:00"Third, do we REALLY think that this is a goo..."Third, do we REALLY think that this is a good idea???"<br /><br />Yes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-13144895750646555012011-05-24T10:42:34.801-05:002011-05-24T10:42:34.801-05:00First off, this is a really BAD idea!
Second, if ...First off, this is a really BAD idea! <br />Second, if Chicago is seriously considering this, then any area that has residential units within it should be taken off the list. This means that Bronzeville, South Loop, Dearborn Park, Pilsen, and Chinatown should be discounted, INCLUDING the nature area west of Clark Street between Roosevelt & 16th. <br /><br />If a river site is needed, keep this blight on the west side of the river adjacent to the Metra/Amtrak yards… build it above the tracks. If this area is good enough for the Pacific Garden Mission, then a casino will work there as well. <br /><br />Third, do we REALLY think that this is a good idea???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-85730542457441366242011-05-24T09:05:06.040-05:002011-05-24T09:05:06.040-05:00The last thing any casino considers is a view. Th...The last thing any casino considers is a view. There will be no windows and no outside patios. The goal is to keep the gamblers inside and gambling without regard to what time it is or what the weather is. The old McCormick place is perfect since conventioneers can walk over and it is an easy visit from all of the down town hotels. But I honestly always thought Daley closed Meigs to put the casino there.Marinausernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-18885015999927852022011-05-23T17:42:07.587-05:002011-05-23T17:42:07.587-05:00There is a very large abandoned train yard that bo...There is a very large abandoned train yard that borders State St. from Roosevelt to 16th South. Easy access to Roosevelt station, it fronts the river on one side, and it could have amazing views of the skyline. It has access from Clark.<br /><br />I'm not sure how I like the idea, but this site seems well suited for this kind of thing.Jeff Wagghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772902291024180469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-968952351013636272011-05-23T17:21:14.447-05:002011-05-23T17:21:14.447-05:00The Red Line isn't very close to the Olympic V...The Red Line isn't very close to the Olympic Village site. It stops at Cermak and 35th, along Wells, which is pretty far from that site. Altho the Metra line is adjacent. ... I wouldn't be surprised if this is the plan. The city made NO real attempt to protect even the few buildings it said it was going to save from the Michael Reese site. And clearing the land, without saying it was for a casino makes it easier politically. Such a shame if some craptastic casino goes up on the site of Chicago's only Walter Gropius project, Michael Reese. A long way from the Bauhaus .....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-13726667653419001152011-05-23T15:28:41.941-05:002011-05-23T15:28:41.941-05:00Yes, i agree put it in northern bronzeville.Yes, i agree put it in northern bronzeville.tayiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15726760068761320483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-47387176545860719412011-05-23T11:48:15.711-05:002011-05-23T11:48:15.711-05:00No brainer. The Olympic Village site adjacent to M...No brainer. The Olympic Village site adjacent to McCormick Place. Beautiful location, build overpasses to the lake as envisioned. Close to Red Line, 90/94, LSD, etc. Local residents might be up in arms but it brings seriously needed $$$ to the neighborhood.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11025752509763942835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-41737717268842550782011-05-23T11:44:38.233-05:002011-05-23T11:44:38.233-05:00No question in my mind. The land south of McCormic...No question in my mind. The land south of McCormick place where the Olympic Village was to be built.<br /><br />Can linkit to the convention center, hotels, close to the Red Line, brings development $$$ to the area. A no brainer but anticipate big time objection from local residents.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11025752509763942835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-79932601258074081932011-05-22T08:23:26.824-05:002011-05-22T08:23:26.824-05:00What about the old post office that sold last year...What about the old post office that sold last year? Does anyone know what the plans are for this building? I could see a casino here-lots of public transportation in this area......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com