Chicago's former mayor, Richard M. Daley, initiated the redevelopment of Meigs Field Airport in 2003 without consulting the city council, statehouse, or the Federal Aviation Administration. The land, which was smaller than the smaller Burke, reopened in 2015 as Northerly Island Park with natural parkland and a concert venue. Critics argue the development was never fully implemented and the inaccessibility of the park is cited as a reason for its ineffectiveness. The article also suggests that Cleveland could adopt Millennium Park, a popular downtown gathering spot.