Because they are ruining historic architecture. What if they turned The Acropolis into an Apple store--would you feel the same way?
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Apple to Refurbish Subway Station Adjacent to Future Chicago Store
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Because they are ruining historic architecture. What if they turned The Acropolis into an Apple store--would you feel the same way?
You are assuming they will completely gut it and redesign, which with the pricetag that is stated (+/- 1 mil exterior, +/- 2 mil interior) I find hard to believe at those bids.
Even so, if it was so historic why did the government leave it to shambles.
(funny how you compared a train stop to The Acropolis tho, kudos)
Actually the architecture is likely to be the same, just repairs to bring it to it's former glory.
If you want to see how sympathetic Apple can be to historic architecture, look no further!
http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/regentstreet/
Man, I miss Chicago. I lived in Hoffman Estates (near the intersection of Golf & Roselle for those that know the area) before my wife's job relocation brought us to Atlanta four years ago. When we moved here and bought our first mac, *all* my mac's wallpapers were of the Windy City. Love that place. The El, the loop, Lou Malnati's, the Lake, winter (yes, even winter).
Looking forward to seeing how the new store turns out.
James
Looking forward to seeing how the new store turns out.
James
Apple gets free rent for 10 years.. This is awesome. Think about it. They would have had to spend the $1.5 million to renovate the store anyways. So they basically get a retail location and a park for ten years for 2.5 million dollars. This is $2.5 million divided by 120 months or the equivalent of $20,833/mo as a lease.
This is CHEAP. I wonder how big the footprint for this store is going to be. Apple just got the deal of a lifetime, will generate huge profits, and can say that they are a GREEN company out of this which can only lead to great PR. Also, they get first right of refusal on all advertisements in the subway station. This is an insane deal. The advertising alone in that space could be worth well over $20,833/mo. Think "subway sized" billboards. They can refuse the billboards from companies like Verizon while accepting iPhone related advertising paid for by AT&T. This is just insane. Steve Jobs, you are an evil genius and I love it. Cheers to you sir.
-Al
This is CHEAP. I wonder how big the footprint for this store is going to be. Apple just got the deal of a lifetime, will generate huge profits, and can say that they are a GREEN company out of this which can only lead to great PR. Also, they get first right of refusal on all advertisements in the subway station. This is an insane deal. The advertising alone in that space could be worth well over $20,833/mo. Think "subway sized" billboards. They can refuse the billboards from companies like Verizon while accepting iPhone related advertising paid for by AT&T. This is just insane. Steve Jobs, you are an evil genius and I love it. Cheers to you sir.
-Al
Really...another apple store in the chicago area? Is there seriously not enough there already? How bout a store further south.
Back story here!
First of all, glad to hear that this is being done. Second, doing this in Chicago is a massive suck-up to the Obama administation. Look at the neighborhood this is going into and you will know why this one has been chosen.
Also, I am sure that while Apple is spending "millions" on this, every urban renewal corporate tax deduction is going to be taken place on this to where I bet Apple doesn't pay a cent for this station when the accountants are done with this project.
Who knows, this trend my continue. How about an Exxon BART station in San Francisco? LOL!
First of all, glad to hear that this is being done. Second, doing this in Chicago is a massive suck-up to the Obama administation. Look at the neighborhood this is going into and you will know why this one has been chosen.
Also, I am sure that while Apple is spending "millions" on this, every urban renewal corporate tax deduction is going to be taken place on this to where I bet Apple doesn't pay a cent for this station when the accountants are done with this project.
Who knows, this trend my continue. How about an Exxon BART station in San Francisco? LOL!
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Good for Apple & Chicago.
Now perhaps they can open a store in Center City, Philadelphia...please?
I was just going to post that even though I'm not in Philly anymore! Great for Chicago, but it's a shame there's still no single downtown store there.
It's also about time Brooklyn gets a store...
Ahuh?
How on earth is it a suck up to the Administration?
So tell us why it was chosen....?
How on earth is it a suck up to the Administration?
So tell us why it was chosen....?
I think it is a good thing and a way to appease Obama without any political limits. Chicago needs more green space but they should put a snow tube ramp for winter.
The sign on the subway should simply say "refurbished by Apple.
Then make all the buttons on all the machines shapes like little apples.
This is a good way for Apple to leverage a commercial opportunity to a community asset.
It doesn't hurt they will have a store at the exit of the most desirable subway stop on the network. Where's the pub?
Rocketman
The sign on the subway should simply say "refurbished by Apple.
Then make all the buttons on all the machines shapes like little apples.
This is a good way for Apple to leverage a commercial opportunity to a community asset.
It doesn't hurt they will have a store at the exit of the most desirable subway stop on the network. Where's the pub?
Rocketman
the way I read it, the store still has a monthly lease, it's just that the store will now be across the street from a park.
It's Perfect
Huh? Do you live here? North Avenue, from the Kennedy east almost to Wells was an absolute armpit until the 90's. Today, it's an incredibly popular commercial district with "A" tier stores and shops. It's a perfect location and makes absolute sense to plunk down an Apple Store on the "triangle".
Huh? Do you live here? North Avenue, from the Kennedy east almost to Wells was an absolute armpit until the 90's. Today, it's an incredibly popular commercial district with "A" tier stores and shops. It's a perfect location and makes absolute sense to plunk down an Apple Store on the "triangle".
Ah, thanks, that clears it up.
You're kidding right? The place is a dump. Just because it's "historic" doesn't mean it's any good to begin with (which it isn't).
The street looks a bit shabby... Where's the road guys to fix it... ?
Street needs some patching up... and opposite a Verizon outlet
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You don't even know the half of it... I had to replace 2 tires at different times this summer to that road... And that is just Chicago and Illinois in general. We have 2 seasons here; Winter, and Construction. Yet the roads are always crumbling piles of trash with potholes and dips that'll swallow your car whole! Hell, we just had a MAJOR highway buckle...
Nothing personal to the gay fellows, but that's rather not the reason I'd be visiting that particular Apple Store.
Pick up an iMac, iPod and an iStud
It's closer to me than the downtown store, I'm in Logan Square a little south of Palmer, but still a bit of a hike. It's not that far from the downtown one. How about one west of the Kennedy, Apple? That's near Lincoln Park though, it actually makes sense. Guaranteed business.
i like how people complain that they may have to walk a few more blocks. When others like me are at a minimum of 80 miles away from at least a service provider. And even more for an actual store.