[Rooted Arborial]

Looking at the fantastic image from Gandolf612 and thinking in terms of the possibility

of Chicago continuing to grow (which I am not assuming) and thinking that the city

needs to avoid the dulling density of some larger cities, I think it might be wise for

city planners to encourage the spread of taller structures in the south. They could have

better views of the skyline and the north-south priority could follow the river and keep

Chicago from feeling too dense. At this point, anything which might be taller than the

Sears tower would feel better to me if it was, at least as far south as the area along

the river between Harrison and Roosevelt. The near North side is becoming too densely

walled and this can end up feeling more impersonal and brutal. Spreading more of

the density which is found in the Loop will not make the city a better place to live.

The higher highs need the contrast of variable heights (and greenery) around them

to help the city breathe and have better access to natural light.

Also, the idea of the Sears tower becoming a supportive structural foil for a taller

building is setting the bar (of architectural presence) higher than any other city has had

to reach.