Chicago 2016 - Part 1

In 2016, Chicago holds the possibility of hosting the Summer Olympic Games, which would turn the city into a hub of activity.

Not that it isn't already...

But hosting the Olympics would present Chicago with the opportunity to improve the city's economy and quality of life on a grander scale, even after the Olympics have come and gone from the city.  

The USOC picked Chicago over Los Angeles last year, since only one American city is allowed to compete for the Olympic bid.  From that point on, the city has been preparing and praying for an event like this to come to the shores of Lake Michigan.

And why shouldn't they?  There's 29 miles of shoreline, a beautiful skyline, and plenty of able venues to host the games (i.e. The United Center & Soldier Field.)  We are a hub of sporting activities, and we have a powerhouse of great players.  Even if you disagree, you can't say it hasn't had a lush history with some of the greatest players in the world.

And nothing represents diversity like Chicago.  There are over 25,000 people in each of the more than 25 nationalities in the area.  The Mayor and others have overseen making the city the greenest in the United States.  Over half a million trees and the restoration of parks and landmarks are making Chicago more beautiful than ever.

This may seem like a bit of an advertisement for the Olympic bid, but what I am getting at is the amount of manpower involved. Just imagine the magnitude of people working towards an event like this.

More on this later...

DM