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j
4 years ago

Good

A
4 years ago

Attended C2E2 here. Huge facility so lots of walki...

Attended C2E2 here. Huge facility so lots of walking involved.

No complaints about the staff. Security checks were fast and info desks were helpful.

Parking is a pain though. Nothing is free within about a mile of the place.

Lines for food and drinks were horrendous though.

J
4 years ago

Huge

D
4 years ago

Love the auto show. We try and go every year. It's...

Love the auto show. We try and go every year. It's a great time for the family. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is cause parking is a nightmare!! We went early to get parking but our friends we were meeting had to turn around and go home cause there was no where to park the parking staff kept directing them back to the interstate. It was only an hour after they opened!!!

C
4 years ago

I loved it

I loved it
Good parking

S
4 years ago

Parking is awful, but the center itself is actuall...

Parking is awful, but the center itself is actually way better than many I've been to. It's to. It's bright with a lot of windows in the exhibit area. The meeting room part is easier to navigate than expected.

E
4 years ago

I've went to 10+ auto shows here. It's a great loo...

I've went to 10+ auto shows here. It's a great looking building, there's plenty of parking and the event staff is helpful.
If you get to go to the building, you'll want to check out the fountains in the main entrance, quite unique and fun for the kids to see.

L
4 years ago

Not much I can really say about McCormick Place......

Not much I can really say about McCormick Place... I attended a trade show there.

However transport to McCormick was very easy, to get in and out of the place.

However the coffee shop could do with more tables and more seats, the restaurant could do with more table and more seats, and maybe more food and drink option.

L
4 years ago

Nice

L
4 years ago

Went there for the boat show and loved it. The McC...

Went there for the boat show and loved it. The McCormick place is huge but really really nice and the Hyatt next to it it's reasonable and very convenient in special during winter or bad weather. There are enclosed passage ways that connect the parking to the hotels and convention center. Modem and nice in one of the best down towns in the US

M
4 years ago

I attend the Midwest Clinic here every year. There...

I attend the Midwest Clinic here every year. There are a lot of sitting areas outside of the convention floor, several restaurants, and a place to check your coat. The neighborhood around is not bad, but definitely not a touristy area.

About McCormick Place Rooftop Garden

McCormick Place Rooftop Garden: A Green Oasis in the Heart of Chicago

McCormick Place is a name that resonates with anyone who has ever attended a convention or trade show in Chicago. As the largest and most flexible use convention center in North America, McCormick Place has hosted countless events over the years, from political conventions to auto shows to medical conferences. But what many people don't know is that McCormick Place is also home to one of the city's best-kept secrets: a stunning rooftop garden that offers visitors a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of downtown.

The McCormick Place Rooftop Garden was created as part of an ambitious sustainability initiative launched by the convention center in 2007. The goal was to transform McCormick Place into a model for sustainable urban development, and one of the key components of this effort was the creation of an expansive green roof on top of one of its buildings.

Today, the McCormick Place Rooftop Garden covers more than 2.5 acres and features over 20,000 plants representing more than 100 species native to Illinois. The garden is divided into several distinct areas, each with its own unique character and purpose.

One section features raised beds filled with vegetables and herbs that are used by chefs at McCormick Place's restaurants. Another area showcases native prairie grasses and wildflowers, providing habitat for birds and insects while also helping to manage stormwater runoff.

Visitors can stroll along winding paths through lush gardens filled with colorful blooms or relax on benches overlooking Lake Michigan while taking in stunning views of downtown Chicago's skyline. Interpretive signs throughout the garden provide information about sustainable landscaping practices as well as details about specific plant species.

But perhaps what makes the McCormick Place Rooftop Garden truly special is its role as a living laboratory for sustainable design practices. The garden serves as a testing ground for new technologies such as green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavement systems, and other innovative approaches to managing stormwater runoff.

In addition to providing an oasis for visitors seeking respite from city life, this green roof also helps reduce energy consumption within McCormick place by insulating against heat loss during winter months while reducing cooling costs during summer months through evapotranspiration processes which cools down surrounding air temperatures naturally without using any energy-intensive equipment like air conditioners or fans.

The rooftop garden has received numerous awards since it opened in 2008 including recognition from Green Roofs For Healthy Cities (GRHC) which named it "Green Roof Project Of The Year" award winner at their annual conference held in Boston back then; it has been featured on national television programs such as PBS' "Growing A Greener World" series; it even made headlines when former President Barack Obama visited during his time at office!

In conclusion,

The McCormick place rooftop garden stands out not only because it provides visitors with breathtaking views but also because it serves as an example for how cities can incorporate sustainable design practices into their infrastructure projects without sacrificing aesthetics or functionality.
It’s no wonder why this hidden gem continues attracting tourists worldwide who want nothing but peace amidst nature’s beauty!

McCormick Place Rooftop Garden

McCormick Place Rooftop Garden

4.4