urban cartography: Green Chicago (in three parts)

I recently was introduced to Mayor Daley's "green vision" for Chicago - one important facet of this plan was the manditory green roof on new construction. Even without the energy savings - green roofs make economic sense because they just last longer than standard roofing technology. Next time you're in Chicago get to the tallest building in the loop you can find and ride the elevators (Don't pay to get to the top of the Sears, it's just not worth it) this initative really is taking form on top of the city.

Meigs Field was an airstrip cushioned between the Windy City and Lake Michigan. It's been closed since 2003 and is now owned by Chicago Park District. But what will they do with a barely accessible 91 acre strip of grass? Bison perhaps? (via a daily dose)

Dixie Square Mall - the infamous mall that the Bluesmobile drove through - is getting a bit of attention from developers even though it looks like some kind of urban forest. See the full metafilter thread. (And stills from Blues Brothers!)