Chicago City Council on Wednesday “gave final approval” to a $7B plan to redevelop 55 acres around the United Center “with housing, retail, entertainment space and a public plaza.” Phase one of the “1901 Project” is “expected to take two years to complete” and “will include the construction of a large music hall designed to seat 6,000 people.” It also includes “a hotel and a public plaza for special events.” Construction “will take place in seven phases over the course of 10-15 years,” with the work “financed by the two families who own” the Bulls and the Blackhawks (WGNTV.com, 2/19). The redevelopment plan is “set to transform the area around the United Center.” Construction is “set to begin this spring” (FOX32CHICAGO.com, 2/19).
Chicago gives final approval to ‘1901 Project’
