It looks like the storefront was added to the building at some point, probably well before the 1960s (the development of the Civic Center which reduced density in that area). Small storefronts like this–a corner store–are one of those things you associate with a pedestrian-oriented urban environment, something the city is trying to […]
The New York Times dropped by Galena this year. I don’t imagine that this was a great year to visit Galena, since the fall foliage–around here at least–was unspectacular. But I think Galena is in the Driftless Region, and I bet the fishing is pretty good out there…
In any case, the Times describes […]
After watching Europe and Asia pull ahead for so many years, putting up one stunning building after another, it was such a relief when plans for the Chicago Spire were announced. I think this Calatrava building will ensure for decades that Chicago’s skyline remains the most distinctive, recognizable and beautiful in America, perhaps the […]
Sign of the times?
The city wants this sign down for whatever reason–perhaps it makes it look like downtown Elgin is in foreclosure, but Wellington developer Jim Rapier says he’s not taking the signs down.
The incentives on this project were never paid out:
City officials agreed to pay $26,000 per home as an incentive to […]
