CHICAGO-City Alderman Tom Tunney is saying he will not support the $500-million redevelopment of the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field until changes are made to a hotel that is part of the project.
As the city's Planning Commission is scheduled to vote on the project today, the 44th Ward Alderman says a pedestrian bridge over Clark Street connecting the planned hotel at Clark and Addison streets to the park must be abandoned due to safety reasons. He also wants the hotel entrance and a proposed outdoor patio above the entrance moved away from residences nearby, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Ald. Tunney says he is pushing for a 10-year moratorium on signs rising above the bleachers in the outfield at Wrigley Field. This comes after the city's Landmarks Commission gave the Cubs the right to build a 5,700-square-foot video scoreboard in left field and a 650-square-foot video billboard in right field.
In a statement, Cubs spokesman Julian Green said, “Every single asset we're seeking has value to the Cubs and potential partners. And we understand better than anyone every part of this project has to be done responsibly with the safety of our neighbors, fans and visitors in mind. Like always, we're continuing talks with Alderman Tunney and the city.” See story in the Chicago Tribune.
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