Actually, the NZ Rail used to be privately owned. But the government bought it back because thats what we wanted.
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Apple to Refurbish Subway Station Adjacent to Future Chicago Store
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Actually, the NZ Rail used to be privately owned. But the government bought it back because thats what we wanted.
To those expecting or worried about a brand new glass cube station, look at the figures. $3m isn't going to pay for much more than a lick of paint, some new windows and some new light fittings on the platforms. This is going to be a refurbishment, not a redevelopment.
Wonder if Apple will charge a premium for using the station in return for a ticket that looks so much cooler than tickets for the other stations on the line?
Wonder if Apple will charge a premium for using the station in return for a ticket that looks so much cooler than tickets for the other stations on the line?
Wonder if Apple will charge a premium for using the station in return for a ticket that looks so much cooler than tickets for the other stations on the line?
Can we stop with these terrible jokes?
Or hit the green "zoom" button (with the "+" inside). The window will resize to fit the screen.
Great. The cost of macbooks just went up.
I wonder where the homeless winos and hookers will go.
Actually since Apple runs on cash instead of credit, it's likely we've already paid for this. It's a win, win either way.
I'm still laughing after all the other posts. Best pun yet. Train driver, move that train hahahaha
OT: It's good news Apple is doing this. It shows that they aren't just out there for the money in our pockets. Actually thats a lie, but it does so some compassion.
So the equivalent to an old subway station is the Acropolis?! Your argument is insulting to say at least and it actually shows a person with no historical background whatsoever (although it is the whole historical thing that you are supposed to be sticking up for). Now that being said, as Greek, I wouldnt mind having an apple store right next to the new Acropolis museum they would look great next to another.
fixed?! an ancient site?! the whole point of its existance is to not be mixed with anything modern...
No it doesn't. It sizes to contents. This is one of the things Windows switchers really struggle with. But this is entirely off topic here.
Exactly- let's hope "refurbish" doesn't mean "teardown". The station is actually really cool-looking structurally.
Paying city employees to do the interior work? Let's see...that will cost 5x the price, will have numerous faults within 9 months, and probably will look bland. Look for headlines in the Chicago Tribune in 2011. I'm being a bit sarcastic here, but a bit truthful.
I hope Apple keeps a watchful eye on those people...seriously.
-Eric
I'm being a bit sarcastic here, but a bit truthful.I hope Apple keeps a watchful eye on those people...seriously.
-Eric
Agreed. This will be a beautiful store in a profitable area and the store itself will improve the neighborhood.Paying city employees to do the interior work? Let's see...that will cost 5x the price, will have numerous faults within 9 months, and probably will look bland. Look for headlines in the Chicago Tribune in 2011.
I hope Apple keeps a watchful eye on those people...seriously.
-Eric
But any form of project management in Chi-town is rife with corruption, graff, union tricks, and local "flavor".
Rocketman
They are not going to tear down the entrance to the Clybourn Station. It is about 200 feet from the "new" construction that is going on on the Halsted side of the. I think Apple is going to spend some money to beautify the station rather than re-design and re-build. I also don't ever remember a bus turn around in that area, it use to be a BP gas station. If I remember I will take some pictures of the progress when I am on my way home today.
Gonzo, your right. The Apple store is being built where the BP Gas station used to be. The Bus turnaround is on the southside of the station. Its the first thing you see as your coming up the stairs to leave the place, often where people park their cars waiting to pick people up getting off the L.
Um, no. it doesn't. This is a pure profit motive move. They're not doing this to be some benevolent do-gooder. They are a profit-driven corporate entity. Welcome to capitalism. They are doing this boost the "image" of their own store, for the advertising rights within the station, and for the FREE 10 year lease. This is 100% a profit move, if it wasn't profitable for apple (or more profitable than the alternative), they wouldn't be doing it. You can put your rosy colored glasses back on now.
Was wondering when you were going to chime in.
I believe I passed by this station on one of my visits to Chicago. An update along the lines of the Apple Store on Regent would be cool IMO. Hopefully without the logos LOL
The point missed by most all--again:
Totally aside from all this chronic quibbling, the fact is that Apple is in the admirable position to actually need to invest in such a venture and be able to pay for such.
This is one of the happy results of having produced good products over the long term and having gotten its corporate act (leadership + teamwork) together to the point of having and executing a brilliant master plan.
It can and will do whatever it takes to make a new Apple store happen to the benefit of the neighborhood around Halsted and Clyburn in the great city of Chicago.
Long live Apple, Inc.!!
Totally aside from all this chronic quibbling, the fact is that Apple is in the admirable position to actually need to invest in such a venture and be able to pay for such.
This is one of the happy results of having produced good products over the long term and having gotten its corporate act (leadership + teamwork) together to the point of having and executing a brilliant master plan.
It can and will do whatever it takes to make a new Apple store happen to the benefit of the neighborhood around Halsted and Clyburn in the great city of Chicago.
Long live Apple, Inc.!!
That's awesome, I live really close to there, and I heard before that Apple wanted to put a store in that area but I think it conflicted with the Best Buy right there. So the CTA (chicago transit authority) is going to get all this money from Apple but are they still gonna raise our fares and cut service like they threaten to do what seems to be every six months? It would be the ideal area. heavy traffic and people with deep pockets.. I could't even imagine how bad parking would suck. That EL station does need a face lift like most El stations in the city of chicago...
I also think the City of Chicago has a great deal of respect for historical buildings. The only thing that I can remember that has lost its historical significance is Soldier Field. Soldier Field lost it when it was upgraded with more modern amenities. I think the Clybourn Station is going to be safe, as someone else in earlier posts made note of an Apple Store in the UK that is in an old historical building.