The Chicagoist

Chicagoist: What's in a name?

The title of the blog follows a long line of -ists and -isms that denote some form of interest in the prefix. In this case, I have an interest in what is happening in and around Chicago.

Then why ORDist?

The main reason is because someone beat me to "Chicagoist" There are many enthusiasts of the City by the Lake.

The second reason is because ORD denotes the airline code for Chicago's O'Hare airport. This is significant because of what this blog will be about: Issues relating to architecture, planning, and infrastructure in the city of Chicago. Just coming off a failed bid for the Olympics, Chicago is faced with a lot of unique opportunities; will a few of the magnificent buildings be constructed despite little need for them? Will others be spared? What impact will Stimulus funds have on Chicago Infrastructure, transportation, greening initiatives, and new construction in the President's hometown? As the architecture and urbanism of the city breathes, this blog will attempt to breathe with it, while offering another side to the story, told by a Chicago resident. An Enthusiast. A Chicagoist.