tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post2667833595048303480..comments2024-03-26T09:42:38.709-05:00Comments on ArchitectureChicago PLUS: Alderman Reilly put the brakes to the Realtors, plus What's Up with that Shear Wall at the new Hilton Garden Inn?Lynn Beckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03759748613223711212noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-65442303799659388452013-11-20T23:29:16.344-06:002013-11-20T23:29:16.344-06:00I think the city ought to consider blowing off its...I think the city ought to consider blowing off its setback requirement in this instance.<br /><br />A nice set of window (and balconies!) would be a civic asset. I say this, as places like that a pedestrian can look up at and imagine what a great place that would be - even if said pedestrian might never even have a chance at renting a fancy hotel room - provide a small place for the peoples' imaginations to play. And that enlivens a street.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-4832527946048079462013-11-20T15:06:37.724-06:002013-11-20T15:06:37.724-06:00The developers can buy a 12' perpetual light a...The developers can buy a 12' perpetual light and vent easement from the church to provide windows on the West side. I think It would behoove them to at least explore the idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com