Chicagoist: Count One Out for Worst Building in Your Neighborhood Contest

Mr. Smith

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 16:29:24 -0600

Sorry, "it must go." We already won that fight last year.

Sarah

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:31:05 -0600

MJK, I have mentioned the parking situation at Marina Towers to about 5 different people in the past week. I'm not sure why it keeps coming up, but it FREAKS ME OUT to see giant SUVs backed up to that tiny rail about 10 stories above the river. So scary.

navin

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 10:46:27 -0600

I can't believe I forgot but the AMC City North Theaters on Western Ave. are a real eyesore. Somebody already submitted "The Ship House" which was my first choice. I concur with Dave on the stripmalls, that kind of planning shouldn't be allowed.

Chicagoist_Olivia

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:24:12 -0600

According to that People.com article, the South Beach condos are set to open in November.

Condo Blog

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 08:43:38 -0600

Intersting. Thought Chicago was still rocking? Anyone have any stats on how Nicky-O is doing in South Beach?

MJK

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 17:08:19 -0600

Marina Towers. What sicko would have a nation of drivers back into parking spaces that have a thin cable separate their bumper from 4 - 14 stories above water, street, and the HOB? At least give it a paint job using a wrecking ball. Gino's East, formerly Planet Hollywood on Ontario and Wells. That was an idea done with a concussion.

dave

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 16:04:32 -0600

Pretty much anything in a city that resembles a strip-mall should be bulldozed. I don't particularly care if there are chain stores in town (since it's a waste of my energy anyway), but come on ... I shouldn't have the opportunity to stand in the middle of a parking lot when I'm near the center of the third-largest city in the country ... As for "it must go," the hipster/yuppie argument was weeks ago, dude. Sorry.

Beth

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:48:40 -0600

How about the Cheesecake Factory in the basement of the Hancock? Though it's a heart-healthy design, since it makes me want to give up cheesecake forever. Also, the spaceship that landed on soldier field.

It must go

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:23:23 -0600

I nominate the Double Door for worst building. They should close that dump down and put in a Banana Republic. Given the neighborhood population there is 100% transplant, yuppie idiots, it would be a good switch for that intersection.