Birders opposed to the building of a Carvana used car sales glass tower next to a Skokie forest preserve say the 14-floor tower could cause the death of thousands of birds who mistakenly fly into it. From the Pioneer Press.
Carvana's 27th Car Vending Machine opened in Atlanta. The flagship location is the tallest of its kind in the U.S., standing 12 stories high. A similar structure proposed for Skokie, next to a forest preserve, would be 14 stories.
Asher Bronfeld, president of a condo building in the 9700 block of Woods Drive near the proposed Carvana site, said he and others have expressed opposition to the project since October and have brought their concerns to village hall and elected officials. But he said opposition grew as birders got wind of the proposal.
[Most read] With snowstorm on the way, schools begin to cancel Wednesday classes; Gov. J.B. Pritzker declares disaster, activates National Guard in central Illinois“It has all the elements that put it at the highest threat level for bird strikes,” she said, adding that birds cannot see glass, especially at night. “It’s in a location that’s only going to multiply that fact that could get killed or injured at this location.
Skokie Trustee James Johnson said he plans to vote against the project at the Feb. 7 meeting, and also said the village has received more than 500 letters and emails from people opposed to it.
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