NBC Plaza was part of the on-structure Cityfront Center project along the north bank of the Chicago River, home to the local NBC Station. The Gleacher Center also anchors the plaza space with pedestrian links to Michigan Avenue and the Chicago Riverfront. The original plaza had deteriorated badly since originally built. Over time, 45 trees died and were replaced three times. Major problems were poor selection of varieties and failing planter drainage. The tree pits were covered with heavy concrete slabs limiting access, so replacement trees drowned as soon as they were planted. The original irrigation system failed and was never replaced. |
