fedplanner
Active Member
The one thing that stands out in this thread to me is the universal praise for Chicago's waterfront. I assume most are talking about Grant Park. It's a nice park, but it has its problems. It's also very auto-oriented, especially the southern section. It's also sandwiched between a rail corridor, which acts as a barrier to the city and Lake Shore Drive, which completely cuts out the lake. In winter, the larea is void of people. Central Park in NY and The Mall in DC are more animated and attract more people.
Grant Park is pretty to look at when driving on Lake Shore Drive. As a pedestrian, the experience falls short. Just my two cents..
Grant Park is pretty to look at when driving on Lake Shore Drive. As a pedestrian, the experience falls short. Just my two cents..