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Old 10-21-2011, 09:25 AM
 
Location: Wicker Park/East Village area
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America's Best Downtowns - Forbes

"For a downtown among the country’s biggest cities, none come close to Chicago for its range of offerings and combination of stunning architectural monuments, waterside views, shopping options and recreational opportunities. Stare up at the austere exactitude of Mies van der Rohe’s buildings (such as the black tower of the IBM Plaza), wander through the packed halls of the Chicago Institute of Art to view its impressive collection, or catch a speedboat off Navy Pier to tour the Lake Michigan waterfront. Endless things to do and places to eat, all in a walk-friendly area, make it one of the best downtowns in the United States."
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Old 10-21-2011, 09:27 AM
 
Location: Oak Park, IL
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Let me just say that based on first principles, top ten lists, especially from Forbes magazine, are worthless.

Carry on!
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Old 10-21-2011, 09:48 AM
 
Location: Tower Grove East, St. Louis, MO
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^Given that Kansas City was on the list, particularly because of the Plaza (which is more than 4 miles from actual downtown), I absolutely agree with you. But Chicago's praise is totally deserved, so I suppose I can let it slide :P
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Old 10-21-2011, 10:36 AM
 
Location: Wheaton, Illinois
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That's swell, I'm glad those jerks approve, I feel better now.
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Old 10-21-2011, 10:36 AM
 
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That's swell, I'm glad those jerks approve, I feel better now.
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Old 10-21-2011, 11:35 AM
 
Location: Berwyn, IL
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I was mostly shocked that Indianapolis is on the list. And, Indy is bigger than Portland? What wizardry is this?!?
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Old 10-21-2011, 11:42 AM
 
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I was mostly shocked that Indianapolis is on the list. And, Indy is bigger than Portland? What wizardry is this?!?
Indy's downtown is snoozeville. Even during workday's there aren't many people around.
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Old 10-21-2011, 11:52 AM
 
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Portland is about twice as dense as Indy, but Indy is about 3x the size in area.
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Old 10-21-2011, 11:53 AM
 
Location: IL
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Indy's downtown is snoozeville. Even during workday's there aren't many people around.
But the war memorial area is pretty nice, I must say. I visited for the first time ever about a month ago and was pleasantly surprised.
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Old 10-21-2011, 11:56 AM
 
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But the war memorial area is pretty nice, I must say. I visited for the first time ever about a month ago and was pleasantly surprised.
It's fine, not top 10 by any stretch though.
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