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Originally Posted by Mr Downtown
^Correct. To look at, or to walk the dog in, exactly as I said above. But Grant Park already exists.
sloop.chi is suggesting that some change in the programming or planning of Grant Park—making it "akin [to] Lincoln Park or Jackson Park"—would cause it to attract buyers who currently don't see it as acceptable. I'm trying to figure out what he means.
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I live near Grant Park with a current view. I have long been critical of the park for its lack of cohesiveness. I do know GP was not developed akin to Central Park or Lincoln Park, but I do feel that the neighborhoods around GP have changed while GP has not. It is broken up by large swaths of roads, especially Columbus, and there is a lack of ability to stroll, sit, or enjoy GP in similar fashion as CP or LP.
If I had to put a percentage of the park actually used, outside of getting to and from Museum Campus, during the year it probably would put it at a 90%
under utilized park.
If the city invested in road diets to the roads cutting through, a landscaping plan that allows for more nature aspects, a pedestrian efficient pathways, and more neighborhood style amenities (playground); then the park would be overall much more attractive to look at from above, used by more people, and in turn increase the real estate values of all the buildings that have been built and will be built in the future.
Apologies for getting off the topic of 1000 S Michigan itself.