Top of the Renaissance Center?

[mikeg19]

Would it make more sense to design and open either the entire space or a large portion of it as an observation deck? It would be great to have one downtown. Maybe work with the Historical Museum and the city to create a neat space for school groups/tourists/convetioneers, etc.

Well I advocate for an observation deck, I don't think they are going to go for it with Gilbert's coming online in the next few years at the Hudson's site. It'd be a huge investment to turn that into an observation point, considering that most of the other ones [[Willis Tower/Hancock Tower/Empire State/Freedom Tower/etc) all have attractions. It's not just a window that people look out of anymore. Probably something in the tens of millions to convert it to and run it. I just don't see someone doing that there.

[dtowncitylover]

Well I advocate for an observation deck, I don't think they are going to go for it with Gilbert's coming online in the next few years at the Hudson's site. It'd be a huge investment to turn that into an observation point, considering that most of the other ones [[Willis Tower/Hancock Tower/Empire State/Freedom Tower/etc) all have attractions. It's not just a window that people look out of anymore. Probably something in the tens of millions to convert it to and run it. I just don't see someone doing that there.

Is the attraction at the SEARS Tower [[) the walk-out platform? The last time I was there was 12 years ago and it wasn't there yet but the crowds were still there. I don't remember another attraction except a gift shop and information about Chicago and her history.

But yes, if to overhaul the space would mean muchos dollars then I understand.