Urban Design

Because I am a geek, I dig reading about this stuff. And as somebody who relies on a bike for much of his transportation, I find this very cool.

For many Chicago commuters the landmark of the $500 milliom (€371 million) Millennium Park is the bicycle station quietly tucked away in a corner. The two-level McDonald's Cycle Center provides indoor storage for 300 bicycles, lockers and private showers with towel service. Built with federal funds, the park sold the naming rights to McDonald's last year, which will cover the station's operating costs for the next 50 years.