Chicago's potency to be a host city..!!

Those who've visited Chicago, Illinois and hated the winds, the winter weather and the acrid personalities of (some) of the populace who live there may have to get used to Chicago being designated as being more than just a tough city.

I think Chicago is potential enough to host the Olympic 2016 as it has many facilities and effeciencies which other cities are lacking. I would explain it with the following ten reasons which will show how effective, effecient & competent Chicago is from rest of the three cities.

Reason #10: Chicago is one of America's greenest cities.

After holding the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, one of the most polluted and hellish cities in the world, the IOC will want to show the world a green face. Chicago currently ranks as one of the greenest cities in world. The city has devoted 12,000 acres to public parks, turned 2.5 million square feet of the city’s roof-scape into rooftop gardens and run the first and only carbon-emissions trading floor, the Chicago Climate Exchange. Recently, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded four city projects a “Platinum” rating, its highest award. The other candidate cities aren’t even close when considering the green angle.

Reason #9: Chicago has a lot of beaches.

The IOC considers what the city has to offer visitors when events aren’t being held. With 26 miles of public shoreline and beaches on offer in Chicago, there will be plenty of space to sunbathe, swim or stare at Euro G-stings on the thousands of visiting women. The city also boasts 570 parks and 17 lagoons where visitors can fish or bird watch. Outdoor downtime is important to consider in the summer: According to the website for Tokyo’s Parks, the city has fewer than 20 recommended parks.

Reason #8: Chicago is ethnically diverse.

When throwing an international event, it’s best to hold it in an international city. Chicago is home to 26 different ethnic groups, each with populations of at least 25,000. This gives the Olympics a diverse face before the visitors even arrive. When they do get there from Kyrgyzstan, Moldova or Togo, chances are their culture will already be there. They can grab some cooking like mom used to make before their race.

Reason #7: It’s America’s turn.

There is no “official” IOC rotation policy, but there are rarely two consecutive Olympics on the same continent. The previous games will have been held in Asia, Europe and Australia, plus London is hosting the 2012 Games. Sorry Madrid. Rio de Janeiro also has the advantage of the Americas. In fact, no Olympics have ever been held in South America. Some would call that advantage, however, its infrastructure is not as strong as Chicago’s. The United States has more experience hosting the Olympics and the means to do a great job.

Reason #6: Chicago has deep-dish and different foods.

Chicago prides itself on having one of the world’s most varied and innovative restaurant scenes, including the heart-stopping trio of deepdish pizza, Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs. From celebrity chef restaurants to hole-in-hall joints, every visitor will find the perfect dish and ethnic foods from all over the globe. This makes Chi-Town a great city to visit anytime. With a huge music, theater, comedy scene, and a number of great galleries and museums, it holds its own as a cultural hub as well as a sports fanatic’s fantasy land.

Reason #5: Chicago can accommodate an Olympic-size crowd.

Chicago has over 101,000 hotel rooms, 30,000 of which are in the immediate downtown area alone. If you’re inviting the world, you better have the means to house them. Rio de Janeiro is proposing to use cruise ships and condominium apartments to overcome hotel room shortages. They already know there won’t be enough space. Due to Chicago being a major convention destination, it boasts the largest skilled labor workforce in the U.S. for catering and hosting large scale media events. The workforce and accommodations are already in the city.

Reason #4: Chicago has proved it can host world events.

In 2006, Chicago hosted the Gay Games and 2007 the AIBA World Boxing Championships, where many of the IOC members where exposed to how well the city runs major events. Actually, Chicago has had a century of practice with historic world gatherings: The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition and the 1959 Pan American Games, the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the first host of the Special Olympics in 1968, and the most United States presidential nominating conventions. Rio de Janeiro will be tested during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but by that time it may be too late to redo things in time for the Olympics.

Reason #3: Chicagoan's awesome support for sports.

The Sporting News named Chicago the “Best Sports City in the U.S.” and it’s easy to see why. Chicagoans support their teams with a fervor that may only be matched by the most extreme soccer hooligans. Just look at how much they love the Cubs despite the team’s refusal to win for years. Chicago has seven professional sports teams from football to lacrosse and the city also hosts one of the five World Marathon Majors. The locals love a variety of sports… not just soccer like some unnamed cities. Plus, a new term will be coined: “Da-lympics!”

Reason #2: Chicago has an efficient transport system.

With so many people arriving from all over the world, the last thing you want is for all of them to rent cars. Chicago has a vast network of public transit: buses, "L" trains and commuter rails that connect more than 230 suburbs. Also, the public transit takes you within minutes of two international airports, O'Hare and Midway. So many people traveling into the city would back up one airport, like Madrid’s Barajas Airport, which is already the fourth busiest airport in Europe.

Reason #1: Chicago has Obama.

Some countries seem to love Barrack Obama even more than we do. Ergo, they love Chicago. The president has been a supporter of Chicago's bid since its inception. Barack is also playing for keeps, playing an “unprecedented role” in trying to win the Olympic bid. He recorded two promotional videos and appointed adviser Valerie Jarrett to spearhead his effort for the Olympics push. While the president’s charisma and internet videos won’t be the deciding factor alone, they may just be the tipping point. He can also be a strong ally in pursuing additional federal funds, as the city has already announced a $500 million insurance policy against cost overruns and revenue shortfalls.

This are all the reason because of which I think that Chicago has the potential and effeciency to host the Olympics 2016 out of four cities.