Chicago, my birthplace, has an awesome skyline. The lakefront is a beautiful place to bike, walk or run. Every visit home, I look forward to an excursion downtown. We usually take the Metra train which is such a relaxed way to get there but, if we have our bikes with us, we'll drive to the north end of Lakeshore Drive, park and ride our bikes south. A stop at Millennium Park has become de rigueur.
And now, the Chicago Spire.
This looks very exciting. The architecture of curves is visual eye candy. Having just been in Seattle and seen the fun and whimsical Experience Music Project, I'm thrilled to see that Chicago once again appears willing to embrace exhilarating architectural vision.
I hope this project comes to fruition.
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See, architecture is so important. Cities can be inviting and exciting. I remember as a kids the drive approaching the city was so dramatic.
Some say The Emerald City of Oz was inspired by Chicago.
Next time you're in Chicago check out a walking tour or the boat tour from the Chicago Architecture Foundation. The Historical Society (it's got a new name now) has good walking tours too.
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