“Look at where this process was in the green space six months ago, and look at where we are today,” Patel said. Outdoor spaces will be preserved for public recreation. One resident of a condominium building on North Larrabee Street across from the site raised concerns about the potential for increased noise and light pollution.Īmeet Patel, senior vice president of Bally’s West regional operations, said the plans are not intended to create a “glitzy Las Vegas Strip joint” and that bright lights and loud concerts will be inside. Several community members emphasized the necessity of creating designated bus and bike lines on Halsted Street to ensure safe public transportation near the site. Later development includes extending Huron, Ancona and Erie streets east toward Jefferson Street. The first phase will add new signals and retime existing ones. To deal with the increase in vehicles the casino is expected to bring to the area, the project involves more than 30 traffic improvements, Doron said.
