creilmann

I would love to see some rail stations with underground terminals such as Union Station in Chicago or Grand Central Station in New York. Elevated terminals would be nice too, like Ogilvie Transit Center in Chicago. As far as I know, all of the current stations available have the terminals at ground level. Unless somebody knows of one I haven't seen.

Almost forgot, The Illinois was supposed to be 1609m (5280ft) with 528 floors. http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=103162

Date: 12/31/2005 2:59:35 PM Author: toxicpiano out of all the visions on skyscraperpage, the illinois has to be the most beautiful.quote> Ah, the Illinois.... https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//138891.jpeg align=baseline> I personally like the more realistic Fordham Spire. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//1fordham_spire.jpeg align=baseline>https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//3fordham_spire.jpeg align=baseline> https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//2fordham_spire.jpeg align=baseline> I say let the rest of the world have their tallest building. It's a title that never lasts long. Chicago will just keep building new, wonderful, architectural masterpieces, and hopefully preserving it's old ones, to enhance its magnificent skyline. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//413297.jpeg align=baseline> https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//299782.jpeg align=baseline>https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//401165.jpeg align=baseline> By the way, anytime I hear of Wal-mart suffering, I feel some satisfaction.

Phoenix, Arizona https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Chandler-Realestate.jpeg align=baseline> Imagine thousands upon thousands of homes that look just like this lined in miles and miles of perfect rows. Throw in a strip mall on every major intersection and there you have it. City planning at it's finest.

Date: 1/5/2006 8:36:02 PM Author: storms991 If you ask me, I would have to say I completetely despise and hate them. They are like parasites that infest your town and create areas of ugliness. I really believe that the US should start to build terrace houses and houses made solely out of brick instead of merely building the house out of wood and putting brick as siding to look 'pretty'. Brick rules!quote> I agree. Most American suburbs are ugly no matter the type of house. There is no character. If you really want to make yourself sick, check out the sprawling crap that is Phoenix, Arizona. I'll never live in the suburbs.....EVER.

Date: 1/5/2006 5:43:57 PM Author: ancientsociety But, where would we put it? Certainly not in the Loop (too many campaign-funding businesses there). Not in the Gold Coast or Lincoln Park (too many rich people there). Hey why not tear down say Pilsen or Bronzeville. Maybe Rogers Park. Someplace where there's a lot of poor people, that's a great idea! Let's displace more poor people to the outskirts of the city like we did when tearing down public housing and moving in upper-middle-class families. quote> If poor families are put in mixed-income neighborhoods and enough public housing is provided then yes, displace them. The problem with public housing is that it is usually constructed in neighborhoods that are already poor, thus making them even poorer. High-rise public housing has long been a haven for drug-dealers, prostitutes, and various other gang-bangers and criminals who terrorize the families living there. It's very difficult for police to patrol. You can't even get postal workers to deliver mail to some buildings. Individual, low-rise units are less vulnerable to these issues because they are exposed to public view. So I say yes, if there is an opportunity to tear down another high rise death trap so that future mixed-income housing can be provided to the former tenants that have been segregated from the rest of the city for decades, go for it. I'm not saying that Daley is the leader who can make this a success. I know that currently, while these buildings are being torn down, not enough alternative housing is being provided to low-income families, but I think that the idea can be a success if executed properly. As far as these venues go, most of them are in place. I agree that a major new stadium would be difficult, but as I said before, there may be alternatives to this. An Aquatic Center? With all of the universities in this city (Northwestern, Depaul, UIC, Chicago St., U of Chicago, Loyola), they alone could make good use of a facility such as that. Conference championships, Olympic trials, international competitions. Any additional venue can be put to good use in a city like Chicago.

It would be a tricky scenario. Border security would be a nightmare. Tijuana would have to have alot of money invested in it. I mean investing in the actual city, not the outlying resort areas. What's interesting about Denver is that they voted down the Olympics AFTER they won the bid. There is a small movement to go after the games again. A new rail system from Denver to Vail (possibley maglev) would be a major transportation incentive for the winter games in Denver.

A couple of other items. An Olympic bid would probably help push through the Chicago Transit Authority's long-planned Circle Line. There is talk of the first bi-national bid from the US and Mexico ( San Diego/Tijuana ).

Date: 1/5/2006 3:36:24 PM Author: mayormommy Date: 1/5/2006 1:59:39 PM Author:creilmann A marathon that runs down Wacker drive along the Chicago River.  quote> A marathon along Lower Wacker Drive would be really entertaining... I've heard of plans to build a San Antonio-like riverwalk along Lower Wacker. Extend the existing walkways underneath all bridges and even building some shops and boat docks down there. I'd love to see how they plan to do that. I would love to see the Olympics come to South America. It is long overdue. I think the idea of the Winter Games in Mendoza would be interesting.

I think Chicago has many venues to choose from already. Soldier Field, Wrigley Field, Us Cell Field, Allstate Arena, United Center, UIC Pavillion, McCormick Place, Northwestern U. facilities. I also believe that there are plenty of areas within the cith were new venues, such as an aquatic center, can be built. Areas in the South and West sides. The one big venue obstacle, as I said before, would be for the opening/closing ceremonies. There was a wonderful article written by Maggie Haskins of Sports Illustrated on this subjuct. Here's the link: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/maggie_haskins/07/08/chicago.2016/

The story in Chicago as of late is that Mayor Daley is gearing up for a summer olympic bid in 2016. Although this is in the very early stages and the USOC doesn't even know if they will submit an American bid for the 2016 games, I wanted to toss this out there and see what bounced back. I'm looking for ideas, support or opposition to the idea of Chicago hosting the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. I know there are enough Chicago fans out there that have an opinion. Maybe you have a better city fit for these games. Let's hear it. Imagine playing football/soccer at Notre Dame stadium. Bringing back baseball and playing in the ivy-covered, historic Wrigley Field. Rowing competions in one of our beautiful harbors with the Chicago skyline in the background. Basketball in the United Center with 6 championship banner and the retired #23 looming from the rafters. A marathon that runs down Wacker drive along the Chicago River. Celebrations and concerts in Grant, Millenium and Lincoln Park. Has there ever been a city that offers better transportation options (really, I'm asking)? O'Hare and Midway airports. The El. Metra. Chicago is a major Amtrak hub. Plus other regional rail options like the NICTD which runs right into South Bend from Randolph Station in downtown Chicago. Several major Interstates. There are some obstacles. The biggest is the fact that Chicago has no stadium big enough to hold the opening/closing ceremonies. Soldier Field seats only 61500. Ideas for a new domed stadium, which would eventually be the home of a second NFL franchise, have been floated. Some say that 20000 temporary seats could be added to Soldier Field. Daley has even suggested holding the ceremonies in South Bend, Champaign, or Madison and using high speed rail to connect it to Chicago. We'll see how that plays out. There is so much more at play here and I'm curious to hear what you think. Like I said, If you've got a better city in mind, or reasons as to why or why not Chicago would be a good candidate, lets's hear it.

It's been over six months since I last visited this sight and I am truly amazed by some of the things I am now seeing here. I think it's time to start a new CJ. The Patoka Bay Region has been retired for quite some time now, but here's a look. the arena https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//ad3.jpeg align=baseline> City hall at night Downtown ferry landing https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Fisherferry.jpeg align=baseline> Capitol center https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//capcentmainagain.jpeg align=baseline> boardwalk https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Preboardwalk.jpeg align=baseline> Well, I guess it's time to start working on something new. I'll see what I can come up with. Hopefully I can keep up with you guys.

What the.........................................who the...............................................how the................................................... Man, have I been gone that long? SEVEN PAGES!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on making such a successful CJ in such a short period of time Aleking. You are truely doing some wonderful work. I love the Transit Hub. The way you have built a transportation network between islands is most impressive. Where did you get those cool highway overpasses and the El stations with the pedestrian walkways attached? I'll have to take some time and really like back on the last 5 pages you've built since I've been here. Think I'll start now!

ScottFTL: If I may say, I think that starting a CJ is the best way to really get your city moving. You'll know if you're headed in the right direction or not from the feedback you get and people are always willing to share ideas. Anyway, I look forward to seeing it one day. Finally, and update! https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Livingbanner.JPG align=baseline> I wasn't real sure what to do with this area, so after goofing around with it for a while, I came up with Livingston National Cemetary. It's nowhere near completed, but it's been so long since I've updated, that I thought I'd give you a peek. Enjoy! https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//livingstonnat.JPG align=baseline border=4> https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//livingstonnat2.JPG align=baseline border=4> https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//livingstonnat3.JPG align=baseline border=4> And if you don't mind, I'd like to share some real pictures of the area in which I live. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//rmnp1.JPG align=baseline border=4> https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//rmnp2.JPG align=baseline border=4> https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//rmnp3.JPG align=baseline border=4> I don't plan on making real pictures a part of this CJ, but I thought maybe I'd toss a couple of them in every once in a while. That's all for now. I'll have more updates next week and, if you'd like, maybe a couple of pictures from the rafting trip I'm going on this week. See you soon!