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Ferris Wheel
1893

Magnet Projects 

The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition marked the beginning of Chicago's reputation as a center of tourism and entertainment, and today features two baseball stadiums, an arena, one of the largest convention centers and a lakeside amusement park. But few neighborhoods in the nation have seen the evolution of a dining and entertainment district as Lakeview and the area surrounding the historic Wrigley Field.

Discussion Topics

• History of the stadium and neighborhoods surrounding it
• Role of the stadium in defining the culture and lifestyle of the neighborhood
• Challenges on game day and after
• Challenges in off-season

• Changes in hospitality businesses and markets served
• Management of crowds before and after games
• Interaction among stadium management, residents, businesses and police