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Originally Posted by Nowhereman1280
Also, let's not forget about the fact that there are plentiful native species that look wonderful year-round even if they don't stay lush and green all year. After all, this is a prairie where dozens of interesting grasses used to thrive many of which retain a distinctive texture and color throughout the winter. I could see the green wall looking even more attractive during the winter months if the designers use the right mix of junipers, ever-greens (like certain ivy's), and prairie grasses.
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Indeed. People don't give the prairie enough credit. It's beautiful.
As for my 2 cents, I prefer the old design, but the more buildings like this in Chicago the better for everyone. It's one of the few large cities in the US where someone can get a rental or condo in a downtown area at a reasonable price. I like to think that is part of that prairie mentality.
Signed, a resident of the Great Plains.
