[The Lurker]

Can't say I share the same enthusiasm most on this forum seem to have for the observation tower. Especially not one that's 1500 feet tall in a neighborhood that is still so lowrise dominant. It would be a sore thumb in this location.

It is 1 - 3 miles from most of downtown's significant architectural landmarks. Even visiting the skydeck I feel disconnected from the city just from being so high above the rest of it. The Signature Room or 360 on the other hand bring you a little closer and more intimate with the city. The Tribune site would have been more appropriate location for an observation deck.

I understand Related doesn't own that site but if they must have an observation deck at the 78 I'd rather it occupy the top floors of a hotel tower that emulates the form of the St. Charles Airline bridge (if that was the intent) and it doesn't need to be over a thousand feet high to have spectacular skyline views from there.