Chicago’s Past, Present and Future

Had I known that this event was taking place I would have planned around it. But like most of the great social interactions that occur, planning couldn’t have produced a better experience.
The topic was what Chicago is going to be in 2109 – on the 200th anniversary of Daniel Burnham’s plan for the city. [...]

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Taken for a Ride

If you’re curious as to why you deal with congested roadways every day, watch this video.
If you’re curious as to why our public transit systems have failed, watch this video.
If you’re curious as to why governments fund freeway systems rather than public transit systems, watch this video.

It’s possible to watch the [...]

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Back on Amtrak – Part II

When I checked in at the Cleveland station the Amtrak attendant asked if I was familiar with the Metropolitan Lounge at Chicago’s Union Station. I told him that I was (although I’d never been in).
“Good”, he said. “If you can arrive early there is a wine and cheese reception for our sleeper-car passengers. [...]

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