Ann Rainey  04-24-2011
05:09 PM ET (US)
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Even your average 8th ward resident is interested in downtown parking.
You may park in this location as you may park at Rotary and 500 Davis.
Fortunately, we do not have downtown parking congestion, especially in the evening.
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Jason Hays
04-24-2011
11:17 AM ET (US)
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Hi, Ann--not an 8th ward question, but maybe you know...
Is the underground parking at 1603 Orrington (the bank hi-rise) available for neighboring businesses, especially after banking hours? I'm just wondering about parking congestion, etc. for potential restaurant openings.
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Ann Rainey 11-29-2010
07:46 PM ET (US)
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sorry Jason, holidays, city business all day today. etc. The transportation center is the result of money disbursed to communities from the failure or the cancellation of the crosstown expressway. Enclosing, as you suggest. is a great project and perhaps a candidate for infrastructure money the feds have just announced. I will forward your ideas. I am sure it has been discussed but people were probably more concerned about viaducts or pieces of viaducts falling on their heads.
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Jason Hays
11-29-2010
06:11 PM ET (US)
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Anyone, anyone? Buehler?
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Jason
11-27-2010
09:36 AM ET (US)
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Ann--has there ever been any discussions about finding a way to link and enclose the downtown Davis St. Metra and CTA platforms? I'm envisioning something like the Artsgarden in downtown Indianapolis: http://www.facebook.com/artsgarden. It is beautiful, and could be used as a public arts venue and visitor's center.
just wondering...
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vito
04-30-2010
10:34 AM ET (US)
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Thanks Ann.
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vito
04-30-2010
10:34 AM ET (US)
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who is this cretin? de-replicate him
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Ann Rainey 04-11-2009
01:11 AM ET (US)
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Why did you post here and who are you - not Gary Winnick, I presume - no anonymous posts here, please.
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Gary Winnick
04-11-2009
12:54 AM ET (US)
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Some of the efforts that gary put for the community benefits are mentioned in various magazines as well as websites too. The famous mosaic magazine featured about his achievements in business as well as about his personality and character too. Here is one of the most important and impressive about that feature is about his comment which he has given for the betterment of the community is that “ As far as I’ m concerned, I wish I did ten times more” but Gary Winnick further said “ But I’m not done yet”. This comment shows his commitment towards the betterment of our society and work for humanity will go on from his side.
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vito
06-11-2008
07:01 PM ET (US)
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Thanks Elliot for confirming my concerns. The developers are in it for money and capital gain. The council and staff are naive if they perceive any other motives. The project is a loser from a tax revenue need for a considerable time period. The City needs the money now, not after 2019 or 2033. Otherwise it comes from our pockets.
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Elliot
06-11-2008
04:27 PM ET (US)
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"Given the condo and real estate market it could be dormant for awhile. The developer stated that they would not start demolition until they had enough sales. I think that is facetious. If the project is approved and the building is sold, the remaining tenants will seek rentals elsewhere, leaving it empty. The developer will tear it down to get the lowered tax assessment."
--I've seen that, frequently, in St. Louis; look up Blairmont LLC. But is there not a clawback provision addressing this point? Maybe a 12-month grace period to pre-sell enough units?
Yeah it sounds kinda naive; I've been at this too long.
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vito
05-27-2008
07:29 AM ET (US)
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Ryan,
We have gone through the analysis with City Manager and her staff and the final version reflects both inputs. If tax revenue is to be considered a public benefit, NPV shows a loss near term compared to existing building and things do not go positive until the TIF expires. We need the tax revenue now to alleviate the pension fiasco or suffer higher taxes and/or service cuts. One also hopes that the real estate bubble does not grow, in which case their acquiring the building will continue to drive tenants out -- and away from downtown and even Evanston -- and make things even worse.
As for other supposed public benefits, if you find them let me know. "Iconic" is not one of them. The minority report of the Plan Commission concerning benefits (to which Ald. Moran has had a snit fit) has not been responded to. Affordable housing is required by city ordinance. LEED certification level is vague. If you find any real benefits let me know.
Revenue issues aside, our recent trip to Sicily makes one long for a true public square there, rather than an Extended Middle Finger to zoning and public process. The proponents try to paint us as NIMBY and anti-height and anti-progress, but my wife's more than a decade involvement with the Chicago Architecture Foundation should dispel that. One of her tours is about modern architecture in the Loop.
If you want to discuss this offline give me a call.
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Ryan Kettelkamp
05-26-2008
10:32 PM ET (US)
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Vito -
I was thinking more along the lines of cheese souffle.
Haven't had the chance to go through the ECRD financial analysis....have staff or the aldermen? I've clarified every post I've made about this by saying that I am in support of the tower so long as there is substantial publice benefit and it doesn't end up costing us anything (special fire engines etc.)
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vito
05-25-2008
02:49 PM ET (US)
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Goodie!,
More stuff under the table...
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Ann Rainey 05-25-2008
02:40 PM ET (US)
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From my Illinois Municipal League Bulletin - FYI
III. Other Items of Interest
There are several other matters pending in the Statehouse that you should be aware of. These matters are currently
progressing through the process.
A. Actions of Local Boards as Legislative Bodies
Senate Bill 2014 has passed both chambers. This bill clarifies that "any action" taken by a local governing board, such
as a zoning board, is a legislative decision that is subject to de novo judicial review. This bill will reduce costs on
municipalities because they will not have to keep transcripts of every hearing, although minutes must still be
maintained as required by the Open Meetings Act. This bill was part of IML's 2008 Legislative Agenda.
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vito
05-24-2008
12:24 PM ET (US)
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Forgot..
"My reason for posting the picture of Oz is that it's fairly intuitive from an aesthetic standpoint to put taller things in the middle....flowers in a vase, tzotchkes on your mantel."
Is that why a pimple comes to a head in the middle?
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vito
05-24-2008
12:22 PM ET (US)
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Ryan,
You seem to be in favor of the Tower. Have you gone through the ECRD financial analysis?
Went to a CAF meeting at the Calatrava Spire NBC tower sales office. Now that is an iconic building with 1200 units and 3,000 people. Just think of the real estate tax revenue!
BTW top two floor units at 10,000 sq ft each are only $40 megabucks.
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Ryan Kettelkamp
05-23-2008
01:46 PM ET (US)
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My reason for posting the picture of Oz is that it's fairly intuitive from an aesthetic standpoint to put taller things in the middle....flowers in a vase, tzotchkes on your mantel.
I don't think a past working experience with someone prejudices you to say something that is fairly obvious. This as regards Lakota's downtown plan....
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Ann Rainey 05-23-2008
01:39 PM ET (US)
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If you all want to get a taste of what some of our real propblems are - join us at 1:30 in Skokie rm 204. See how the courts operate on residential building problems and how responsive some of our slumlords are! I was going to add - sue me, Jeff! Edited 05-23-2008 01:40 PM
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Ryan Kettelkamp
05-23-2008
01:30 PM ET (US)
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Even in 1939 they thought it looked better rising in the middle....
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Barb Rakley
05-22-2008
08:15 AM ET (US)
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m/189
I have seen the paperwork. Carroll signed a Notice of Intent to participate in ERI on April 27, the date before her resignation. She filed this document directly with IMRF and did not file a copy with the City's H.R. Dept. (She had become eligible for ERI on April 1.)
As I understand it, the Notice of Intent is nonbinding so no one will know for sure if Carroll is participating in ERI until June 30, the deadline for the actual application.
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