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Old Posted Aug 9, 2008, 9:20 PM
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Is that a bridge connecting this thing to Wrigley???
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Old Posted Aug 11, 2008, 4:14 AM
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the love of wrigley is timeless.....it is almost a collegiate atmosphere.. dammit it is.....
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Old Posted Aug 11, 2008, 4:19 AM
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Is that a bridge connecting this thing to Wrigley???
Yea it looks as though it is connecting the two...

I love this...alot needs to be done about the area surrounding Wrigley and this is a huge step in the right direction...I hope this gets completed before the start of next season!
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Old Posted Aug 14, 2008, 5:40 PM
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Of course, the surest way to tell if a project has improved is whether NIMBY's oppose it, which they clearly will. Crains has posted an article about it right now; let the NIMBY bitching begin.

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I live near Wrigley, and I can tell you that a large reason the area is in such great shape today is because of the stadium. The NIMBY's were all for the businesses coming back to Clark and Addison. Adding parking just means more people will drive instead of take mass transit. Don't give them an option, and you won't have this problem.
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I live near Wrigley, and I can tell you that a large reason the area is in such great shape today is because of the stadium. The NIMBY's were all for the businesses coming back to Clark and Addison. Adding parking just means more people will drive instead of take mass transit. Don't give them an option, and you won't have this problem.
I agree with you there...I can see the required parking for the athletes, coaches, team owners, and even media...but there is no need to give people a reason to drive by making public parking around there. That is one of the main reasons why this city cannot depend more on transit, because we build so many damn parking garages in pretty much every building. Look at NY...they barely add parking to new condo buildings anymore and if they do its only about 50 places as opposed to our 300 or 400 spots. We have alot to work on!
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Old Posted Mar 23, 2009, 12:04 AM
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I know this is a bit off thread but what is happening on the old Sports Corner site.




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Old Posted Mar 23, 2009, 2:38 AM
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^I think someone here said that they were going to build a new and larger Sports Corner.
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Old Posted Mar 24, 2009, 4:20 PM
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^ thanks for the update, spyguy. In my search, I haven't found any updated plans for the new & improved Sports Corner.

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Old Posted Mar 24, 2009, 9:55 PM
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^ RIP, completely-unimpressive-building-who's-only-redeeming-value-was-housing-a-shitty-bar-that-was-only-worth-going-to-on-thursdays
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Old Posted Mar 24, 2009, 9:57 PM
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^ How very-informed of you.
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Old Posted Mar 24, 2009, 11:03 PM
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^ haha, i knew you'd say something. I'd love to hear what's good about the building, or if you could refer me to a post where it was already discussed
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Old Posted Mar 25, 2009, 2:52 AM
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^ Pretty predictable, huh? I'm surprised I even subscribe to this thread, being such a sports fan, and all.

There was a long discussion about it in the General Developments thread. Actually, I was surprised by how many people did see the qualities of the building (and some sports nostalgia too). I'd suggest looking over there.
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Old Posted Mar 25, 2009, 2:54 AM
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^ I rarely went there, maybe twice. Something about it didn't feel right. Sluggers has more space & a better vibe. I'm curious to see how they replace the old SC. Traditional details or block box. But I digress.
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I'd be shocked if the replacement isn't noticeably crappier and less appropriate for the location than the building they razed.
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Old Posted Mar 25, 2009, 6:24 PM
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^That's what I'm afraid of.^
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^^^ But wouldn't it be great if it turned out to be some faceted glass cube? A dream I know, but I hope its a dream that will eventually start coming true in the future. Times of hardship (wars, depression, relocation) seem to trigger more radical experimentation in art and architecture, hopefully this mini-depression will do the same...
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Old Posted Apr 9, 2009, 10:03 PM
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The Captain dropped some coin on this.







New sod, Play ball!
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Old Posted Apr 9, 2009, 11:31 PM
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^ Is that an alteration? If so, I'm shocked they allowed it.
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Yep, that sure looks hideous.
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Old Posted Apr 10, 2009, 3:41 AM
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i can't believe that. what a disgrace. like there aren't enough bars and restaurants within puking distance of the field as there are now? now they go and continue the bastardization and corporate branding of what should, IMHO, remain a low-key stadium. I guess it would be ok to have that club, but why can't it just be named something like 'wrigley club' or 'caray club' -- something team or field specific? i get it that captain morgan is sponsoring this, but i just don't see the connection between a pirate and the cubs.

first there's the bud light bleachers, now this. can't wait to see what's in store next. what a shame.
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