Excerpt from Plan of Chicago: Prepared Under the Direction of the Commercial Club During the Years 1906, 1907 and 1908
It should be understood, however, that such radical changes as are proposed herein cannot possibly be realized immediately. Indeed, the aim has been to anticipate the needs of the future as well as to provide for the necessities of the present: in short, to direct the development of the city towards an end that must seem ideal, but is practical. Therefore it is quite possible that when particular portions Of the plan shall be taken up for execution, wider knowledge, longer' experience, or a change in local conditions may suggest a better solution; but, on the other hand.
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