Photo Essay

Smart Cities
Chicago, IL and Buenos Aires, Argentina
By Sarah Bimberg

Open Green
Space

Palermo Garden (El Bosques de Palermo)

Millennium Park

Show on the left is Palermo Garden, a popular park in Buenos Aires that includes a
zoo, planetarium and hippodome. Similar on the right is Millennium Park in Chicago
home of the Bean. Both of these serve as open green spaces with benches,
sidewalks, and plenty of trees for tourists, and city inhabitants to take a break from
the fast-paced city life to relax and de-stress in the park.

Main Avenue Tourist

attraction

Michigan Avenue

9 de Julio Avenue

Pictured on the left is the famous Michigan Avenue also known as the Magnificent
Mile in Chicago. On the right, in Buenos Aires, is the also famous 9 de Julio Avenue
with over 12 lanes for traffic. Both of these avenues serve key tourist attractions
with also plenty of shopping. These support the economies of both cities.

Arts

Art Institute of
Chicago
The Musea Nacional de Bellas Artes (left) not only is the home of 688 major works, but
also includes a library and public auditorium. The Art Insitute of Chicago was voted the
number one museum in the world in 2014. It houses over 300000 pieces that focuses on
Impressionist and Post-impressionist eras. Both of these museums display culture and
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Neighborhoods/Housin
g

Bucktown

La Boca

On the left, pictured is a few homes located in the famous Chicago neighborhood called
Bucktown. On the right is La Boca, a flamboyant neighborhood in Buenos Aires known
for its bright colored homes. Both of these neighborhoods are not only common tourist
attractions, but provide housing for many in their cities.

City Icon

Willis Tower

The Obelisk

The Willis Tower (on the left) formerly known as the Sears Tower has been a huge
tourist attraction since it was built in the busy city of Chicago. Bringing people up __
stories to get a new perspective on the city. The Obelisk (on the right) located in the
middle of 9 de Julio Avenue has been a huge city icon since it was also built. Both of
these serve as recognizable landmarks that tourists make sure to see on their trips.