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Originally Posted by r18tdi
At the Finkl redevelopment thing there was plenty of vague talk referencing high tech jobs. But as we all know, "high tech jobs" in Chicago-speak typically refers to entry level customer service positions for a god damn coupon company and/or indoor bike parking.
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There are real tech jobs here. Real startups, real software jobs, real jobs in other technologies. And while it's not expanding as fast as maybe we'd like it too, it is expanding. I work for a startup that's being acquired right now specifically for its technology and we'll remain in Chicago and be expanded. Our technology is such that the non-tech roles will expand faster than the tech roles, but those new jobs are being enabled by the technology even if they aren't tech jobs per se, and they will still be relatively high-paying jobs.
As for lower-level jobs being called "high-tech," I agree that it's a misnomer, however technology does enable these lower jobs, too, and not everyone has the brains (or the desire) to work in a pure tech role.
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Originally Posted by Link N. Parker
Agree 100%. I want all of the Cabrini homes to be completely removed. They are nasty to look at. A new development needs to be built there that fronts the street correctly, and brings an appropriate level of density to that area. I want that part of the area to be an extension of the awesomeness that is River North and Gold Coast.
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I wouldn't mind it developing its own, new character.
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Originally Posted by ChiTownWonder
Speaking of Cabrini, what is up with the Francis Cabrini Holmes? why weren't they torn down with the rest of Cabrini Green? I think that the Low Income houses will cause development to lag in certain areas. not to mention that the area is territory to the Gangster Disciples.
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You can still buy crack in the rowhouses, despite the constant, highly visible police presence. That seems like reason enough to me to shut them down and start over.