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The borders and enclaves of the West Loop
03/11/2010 11:01 AM
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In this week's Chicago Journal, columnist AmySue Mertens examines the West Loop's border issues and particularlistic enclaves within theneighborhood.
"I live in the West Loop when I am talking to people from Chicago,
but I live in Greektown when I am talking to those who have only
visited the city on vacation," AmySue writes. "For most of the sports fanatics I
encounter, I live in the neighborhood east of the United Center, where
the Bulls and Blackhawks play. For people who only know Chicago by
name, I live a mile west of the Sears Tower (no, I have not gotten over
the name change yet)."
I augmented AmySue's piece by playing cartographer with a collection of pens. Here's the map:
I augmented AmySue's piece by playing cartographer with a collection of pens. Here's the map:
Of course, debating neighborhood boundaries in Chicago and creating maps about the city's many communities are longstanding traditions here.
So, readers: what do you think of AmySue's take on the West Loop? Comments are welcomed.
And if anyone feels like drawing a map of their particular vision of the West Loop, South Loop or Near West Side, I'd be happy to post it.