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[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 20 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

DYK Chicago sold their street parking to Morgan Stanley for 75 years for $1 billion? It took Morgan 15 years to recoup their money and now it's all profit. If Chicago wants the parking for a parade, maintenance access, etc, they have to pay.

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 5 points 5 hours ago

If Chicago wants the parking for a parade, maintenance access, etc, they have to pay.

and get preapproval. it's ridiculous.