[Rooted Arborial]

I have a strong preference for Chicago over New York. This has to do with levels of density and the degree to which it is possible to find different

perspectives whereby one can appreciate the creativity of the architecture. Manhattan is too dense and its richness of creativity is harder to appreciate

because it stifles itself - it feels harder to breathe in the thickness. Chicago feels brighter and, for me, it feels more energizing and inspirational.

A good example is the Chrysler building. It is terrific and fun, but to take it in you need to go to greater effort to get a good look at it because it is

continuously getting further buried by the ever-growing walls of Manhattan. Some people here seem to think density only improves a city as it increases.

I very much disagree. The best view from within Manhattan is from the top of the Metropolitan Museum of Art because of the available space.

Wanting too much of a good thing is a form of irresponsible behavior.

For me, Chicago needs to be more careful because it is in the process of reducing itself by seeking greater density.