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Old Posted Jun 9, 2011, 11:09 AM
denizen467 denizen467 is offline
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What is currently between the Monroe Street subway stations and the street - a mostly empty cavity, or does something massive have to be excavated/rebuilt in order to push the Monroe line through there?

Also, regarding extending the Monroe line at its western end, here's one thing you almost never hear discussed: What is the future of Canal Taylor, or whatever that 3-block-wide strip from Congress to Roosevelt is called? It seems like it would be an ideal area for the Loop to spill into several decades from now, or at least for moderate rent purposes (like Northern Trust now) since the big plots on the east side of the river might be more prestigious. It is close to the big stations; it would be a no-brainer if there was an easy shuttle connecting it to the Loop. The whole area is basically a blank slate - even the bi-level street grid could easily be adopted for the whole thing if needed. If only Illinois's taxes would not scare away corporate relocation planners...
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