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Old Posted Aug 13, 2019, 7:17 PM
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One hundred percent agree. I live in the snoozefest of Dearborn Park and I love it. The Riverline being even farther removed from State Street and Michigan avenue would likely be even quieter.
I"m not so sure. Wells will be very busy when the punch it through to Chinatown, Harrison has so much traffic you can barely drive through there, and you can hear a constant hum of traffic from Ida B. Wells. Then you have the Metra trains sitting there running their engines...
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Old Posted Aug 13, 2019, 8:18 PM
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One hundred percent agree. I live in the snoozefest of Dearborn Park and I love it.
Trying really hard not to yuck your yum.
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Old Posted Aug 13, 2019, 8:22 PM
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Some pictures from the park from earlier today:






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Old Posted Aug 19, 2019, 12:26 AM
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Some pictures from the park from earlier today:

I really like this. The wood and natural rock are nice choices I think.
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Old Posted Aug 19, 2019, 12:34 AM
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I wonder if they are partially mirroring that on where we live in Long Island City (Queens). We really enjoy having access to it right in back of our place. Riverline could possibly be similar in the end minus the skyline view.
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Old Posted Aug 19, 2019, 1:22 AM
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Looks like a nice sampling for what to expect. So far so good
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Old Posted Aug 19, 2019, 1:32 PM
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I wonder if they are partially mirroring that on where we live in Long Island City (Queens). We really enjoy having access to it right in back of our place. Riverline could possibly be similar in the end minus the skyline view.
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Definitely. There are old iron bridges, much like the gantries along the East River. The only things that are missing are hammocks, some willow trees, and a futuristic library that seemingly will never open to the public.

No doubt a lot of these public spaces are influenced by each other. I have a friend that works for the Detroit parks department. Her team took a trip over to New York City to visit parks, including Governor's Island, as they plan to further develop Belle Isle. And I am sure that Governor's Island has partially influenced what Rham and his team tried to do on Northerly Island.
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Old Posted Aug 19, 2019, 2:10 PM
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Definitely. There are old iron bridges, much like the gantries along the East River. The only things that are missing are hammocks, some willow trees, and a futuristic library that seemingly will never open to the public.

No doubt a lot of these public spaces are influenced by each other. I have a friend that works for the Detroit parks department. Her team took a trip over to New York City to visit parks, including Governor's Island, as they plan to further develop Belle Isle. And I am sure that Governor's Island has partially influenced what Rham and his team tried to do on Northerly Island.
It makes sense. Copy successful projects. The pictures above reminded me a little of Gantry. It's so nice when you live right there too. I hope Riverline has a few restaurants or something too. I just can't imagine 3000 units with almost nothing right there.

P.S. you live in LIC? TFC? Lol would be funny if we are neighbors in the same building without even knowing it.
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Old Posted Aug 19, 2019, 2:19 PM
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It makes sense. Copy successful projects. The pictures above reminded me a little of Gantry. It's so nice when you live right there too. I hope Riverline has a few restaurants or something too. I just can't imagine 3000 units with almost nothing right there.

P.S. you live in LIC? TFC? Lol would be funny if we are neighbors in the same building without even knowing it.
Yep! Just moved here a couple months ago, following my wife around the country for her job. I'm over by Queens Plaza, so I doubt we are in the same building. PM me if you would like to grab a drink sometime. I could use a friend or two in the area and have been itching to try out some of the breweries in the area.
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Old Posted Aug 19, 2019, 8:39 PM
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Yep! Just moved here a couple months ago, following my wife around the country for her job. I'm over by Queens Plaza, so I doubt we are in the same building. PM me if you would like to grab a drink sometime. I could use a friend or two in the area and have been itching to try out some of the breweries in the area.

Uhhh I just moved from LIC > Jackson Heights... is that close enough to join in?
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^ Funny. We are over next to the river. I'll have to let you know - next few months are hectic with work and pulling off a wedding.
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Old Posted Aug 20, 2019, 12:09 AM
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I'm digging the park and riverwalk, as I knew I would. Hoerr Schaudt did a really nice job here.
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From this evening off of Wells. 8/19/19

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Old Posted Aug 20, 2019, 5:15 AM
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P.S. you live in LIC? TFC? Lol would be funny if we are neighbors in the same building without even knowing it.
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Uhhh I just moved from LIC > Jackson Heights... is that close enough to join in?
Sunnyside checking in...
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Old Posted Aug 20, 2019, 1:14 PM
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Sunnyside checking in...
I guess it is official; we are going to have to schedule a forum meetup for Queens this fall.
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Old Posted Aug 20, 2019, 1:52 PM
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I guess it is official; we are going to have to schedule a forum meetup for Queens this fall.
You're only allowed to do that if you plan to talk about Chicago's greatness...
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Old Posted Aug 20, 2019, 1:53 PM
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You're only allowed to do that if you plan to talk about Chicago's greatness...
Naturally. By the way, I'll be at Citi Field to watch the Cubs on 8/28 if anyone wants to join me.
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Old Posted Aug 20, 2019, 3:38 PM
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I guess it is official; we are going to have to schedule a forum meetup for Queens this fall.
A bit of a hike from Jersey City, but I could probably make it work.
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Old Posted Aug 20, 2019, 3:50 PM
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I already have tickets bought for the 8/28 Cubs game! And I’ve heard from coworkers that the games are so empty you can move up and sit pretty much wherever!

Okay now I’m just waiting for these posts to be moved to the appropriate thread, although I am very excited to see he Riverline Park when I’m home for the holidays (if that’s enough to make this relevant!).
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