Construction of the Obama Center in Jackson Park involved the removal of more than 300 trees on site and in the future, more than 350 throughout the park for traffic flow,and 2,100 trees for the golf course renovations. The nonbinding referendum to protect the trees passed with 80% of the vote.
As Lake Shore Drive winds it’s way from the Museum of Science and Industry south through Jackson Park, it is worth noting the great number of trees close to the road that are scarred at headlight level from being hit by cars. Jackson Park is a place where trees are endangered.
marko
3 years ago
I’m still trying to wrap my head around what the Obama Center represents. First AA president? I can see that. Library? Seems rather giant for a library that wont even have his records. Monument to community organizing? Um the community is not organized and in complete chaos after 50 years of organizing, it would have to be a sick joke. So what is this thing all about?
Old Joe
3 years ago
Are White Oak trees racist? Can a Black Walnut tree commit a hate crime? Can a Red Maple tree identify as Elizabeth Warren?
Giddyap
3 years ago
Obammy cuts down the trees while Larry Lightfoot spouts nonsense about “tree equity“
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
No trees? No places to hang nooses!
A golf course is the perfect tribute to obama
As Lake Shore Drive winds it’s way from the Museum of Science and Industry south through Jackson Park, it is worth noting the great number of trees close to the road that are scarred at headlight level from being hit by cars. Jackson Park is a place where trees are endangered.
I’m still trying to wrap my head around what the Obama Center represents. First AA president? I can see that. Library? Seems rather giant for a library that wont even have his records. Monument to community organizing? Um the community is not organized and in complete chaos after 50 years of organizing, it would have to be a sick joke. So what is this thing all about?
Are White Oak trees racist? Can a Black Walnut tree commit a hate crime? Can a Red Maple tree identify as Elizabeth Warren?
Obammy cuts down the trees while Larry Lightfoot spouts nonsense about “tree equity“