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A building that big could conceivably contain apartments, hospital, day care, schools through graduate degree, offices, entertainment, elderly care and funeral homes. A person could be conceived, delivered, raised, educated, employed, entertained, cared for and cremated without ever leaving the building. What an awesome idea.
I would not want to live in such a place for a coupe of reasons: One, I hate crowds and two; a magnificent view of Chicago is still a view of Chicago. No thanks.
Oh – I do not fear terrorists so that is not a consideration.
I don't like living in buildings with other people connected to me. Also, I don't like living "near" other people for basically the same reason. I prefer being on 2-5 acres well away from everyone else so that I can manage and be responsible for my own home through various means such as providing proper fire lines, security safety, and many other factors to which I have full control over.
I find it much safer in defense of life and property as well. There is no reason for the average person to be near or around your house in my situation, while in buildings with close proximity you never know if someone is supposed to be there or up to no good. Then there are insurance issues. Many people do not carry personal liability insurance, so if the fools burn down the building, then I am stuck relying on my insurance to cover it.
Also, it is one thing if you are renting, but I find that it is a very poor decision to actually purchase a home in the same situation connected to other people. You don't own your home, you merely own a space within someone else's building and that brings out all kinds of legal areas where you can end up with the short end of the stick.
So, no, I would not.
Paranoid, are ya?
My neighbor's house is no more than 10' from mine, and I love living here. Love all my neighbors so near by too. As for the Spire, you have to remember that the WTC wasn't chosen as a target simply because the buildings were tall, it was a statement to bring down those particular buildings. There are many "supertall" skyscrapers going up around the world, and they aren't all going to be struck by terrorists in planes. The Spire, being residential, would be an unlikely target. Personally I've always wanted to live in a highrise with views, but it seems like at the top of the Spire, your only view might be sky/clouds.
Personally, I could not live in such cramped living type spaces.
I want my own outdoor living enviornment, my own swimming pool etc - I love to have parties with a lot of our friends and family - and the ability to "get rowdy" without fear of anyone else complaining.
Human rat cages, everyone all stacked on top of each other in their own little cage. No thanks, I'm not sure my 20 acres will even be enough land for me...
Human rat cages, everyone all stacked on top of each other in their own little cage. No thanks, I'm not sure my 20 acres will even be enough land for me...
Oh, COME ON! Rat cages? OK, I'll give you some slack since you live in AK where they have no skyscrapers. But there's a reason why people pay a premium for high end condos in skyscrapers. Actually, you get more privacy than living in single family homes that are relatively close together if no other skyscraper is near you. You can scream out the window, walk around naked, blast your music - and no one can hear you. They're not like 2 story condos or apartments that have wood stud walls and floors. It's all solid cement, so you can't hear those around you. And most many are spacious, 2-story, magnificent views, high end finishes... Someday when I have no kids or dog, I'm going high rise.
Oh, COME ON! Rat cages? OK, I'll give you some slack since you live in AK where they have no skyscrapers. But there's a reason why people pay a premium for high end condos in skyscrapers. Actually, you get more privacy than living in single family homes that are relatively close together if no other skyscraper is near you. You can scream out the window, walk around naked, blast your music - and no one can hear you. They're not like 2 story condos or apartments that have wood stud walls and floors. It's all solid cement, so you can't hear those around you. And most many are spacious, 2-story, magnificent views, high end finishes... Someday when I have no kids or dog, I'm going high rise.
Actually VT right now. I'm moving to AK in the Spring because VT is too crowded (and taxed). I don't want people on top of me and around me so close, I prefer natural surroundings, I enjoy gardening, being self-sufficient, and on my land in AK I'll be able to go out my backdoor and do target practice anytime I want to. Much more freedom in the country than in a skyscraper...
Oh, COME ON! Rat cages? OK, I'll give you some slack since you live in AK where they have no skyscrapers. But there's a reason why people pay a premium for high end condos in skyscrapers. Actually, you get more privacy than living in single family homes that are relatively close together if no other skyscraper is near you. You can scream out the window, walk around naked, blast your music - and no one can hear you. They're not like 2 story condos or apartments that have wood stud walls and floors. It's all solid cement, so you can't hear those around you. And most many are spacious, 2-story, magnificent views, high end finishes... Someday when I have no kids or dog, I'm going high rise.
Again - personal decision.
I have grandchildren and great grandchildren. We do have a small dog. But, our lifestyle is such that we want our own outdoor area - to BBQ, to Swim, to have parties etc - something that a hi-rise does not afford you -
I have grandchildren and great grandchildren. We do have a small dog. But, our lifestyle is such that we want our own outdoor area - to BBQ, to Swim, to have parties etc - something that a hi-rise does not afford you -
On the flip-side you won't have cafe's, museums, parks, great restaurants and jobs all within walking distance of your suburban home.
With construction well underway on one of the tallest buildings ever built in Chicago, I am wondering just how many people might be a bit uneasy about living in a 2000+ foot building after 9-11-01. They must know that the Arabs are certainly going to take a look at this thing and figure out if they can knock it over some way. But on the other hand, the views would be fantastic (as somebody that lived in a Chicago lakefront highrise for 12 years, I can tell you I would love the view) and the location is great. For me, I would probably take the risk if the price was right.
I Like that building. It reminds me about something I can't mention here.
But I would be nervous that some Timothy McVeigh person would blow it up....
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