[Chicago29]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

There is a lot of drama going on, the rooftop owners are threatening to sue if they lose their views.

Here's my take on how this will play out:

The Ricketts are VERY wealthy. Their jumbotrons are almost certain to obstruct some views, so they will have to come to some agreement with the rooftop owners to compensate them. That will be their primary effort.

If that fails, they will win approval anyhow, build the screens, and let the rooftop owners sue them. All the while, they will battle it out in court and drag this out for as long as possible, all while the rooftop owners continue to lose revenue. Eventually they will all go into default and lose their properties to foreclosure, and the Ricketts will sweep in and buy all of their properties at a discount. Or, in lieu of foreclosure, the rooftop owners will take a last minute deal from the Ricketts out of desperation and likely with very unfavorable terms.

Waveland and Kenmore up to where the Toyota sign stands right now would rarely limit any views. If you want zero obstructed views you somehow build it outside the stadium on Waveland and Kenmore crossing over Kenmore.