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Originally Posted by cloudbod
The main constraints of the park are the two connections to the lakefront trail flyover. I know from a firsthand source that a flashier design was proposed for this site, which had major logistical issues and looked super tacky. I've seen internal draft renderings-- it was immature and garish, and bird fatalities were predicted to be high.
This revised design is mostly just space for native plants, which is an excellent use for a leftover formerly-radioactive landfill cul-de-sac. It'll be similar in size to Bartelme Park, and probably won't get much tourist attention. Which is fine by me lol
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It looks like a lovely place to watch Navy Pier fireworks in Summertime.
However, I think you are underestimating the tourist presence.
The North Bank of the Chicago River would be directly accessible from Navy Pier without leaving the water, and tourists wouldn't have to compete with bicycles on the most crowded part of the flyover.
I can envision thousands of tourist families with children and elderly using the park as an entrance/exit and rest point. Even though it doesn't have a major attraction.