It looks like a nice little city.
wheelingman said:It will continue to grow as Chicago sprawls more towards Rockford.
The Urban Politician said:UGH! Rockford looks terrible in those pics. It looks like any other boring American town with no culture and nothing to do.
Every time tourist pictures depict a bunch of bike trails and trees, it means that the city is so boring that the best way to spend your time is to ride around in a boat like you're in Kentucky. Dude, if I want to enjoy nature I'll go to Wyoming.
Rockford is so far from special and out of the ordinary. Why don't you just move to Chicago, dude?
Same question could be ask back to you. Why dont you move to Chicago? It feels like you contribute more to Chicago and DC.The Urban Politician said:UGH! Rockford looks terrible in those pics. It looks like any other boring American town with no culture and nothing to do.
Every time tourist pictures depict a bunch of bike trails and trees, it means that the city is so boring that the best way to spend your time is to ride around in a boat like you're in Kentucky. Dude, if I want to enjoy nature I'll go to Wyoming.
Rockford is so far from special and out of the ordinary. Why don't you just move to Chicago, dude?
Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.The Urban Politician said:UGH! Rockford looks terrible in those pics. It looks like any other boring American town with no culture and nothing to do.
Every time tourist pictures depict a bunch of bike trails and trees, it means that the city is so boring that the best way to spend your time is to ride around in a boat like you're in Kentucky. Dude, if I want to enjoy nature I'll go to Wyoming.
Rockford is so far from special and out of the ordinary. Why don't you just move to Chicago, dude?
RockfordSoxFan said:Jeff, I am not quite sure what exactly you are talking about. There are old 1900's all brick wharehouses, and factories stretching south down South Main Street from downtown along the west side of the Rock River. All have been abandoned for quite a long time, 10+ years. Some of these buildings are several blocks long, and 5-6 floors. Huge potential, for redevelopment, retail, and residential. If anything is gonna happen with this area it will be in the next few years. This district is not too far from the proposed Metra station, maybe 4-5 blocks. Once the trains start rolling in, watch this neighborhood boom. My hope is that they will also dress up the riverfront in this area, it needs it bad. Its below the dam, and has been neglected, all the parks, and paths are north of the dam, and on the east side of the river.
RockfordSoxFan said:Jeff, I am not quite sure what exactly you are talking about. There are old 1900's all brick wharehouses, and factories stretching south down South Main Street from downtown along the west side of the Rock River. All have been abandoned for quite a long time, 10+ years. Some of these buildings are several blocks long, and 5-6 floors. Huge potential, for redevelopment, retail, and residential. If anything is gonna happen with this area it will be in the next few years. This district is not too far from the proposed Metra station, maybe 4-5 blocks. Once the trains start rolling in, watch this neighborhood boom. My hope is that they will also dress up the riverfront in this area, it needs it bad. Its below the dam, and has been neglected, all the parks, and paths are north of the dam, and on the east side of the river.