03/24/2026
Revisiting the future of the West Side near the United Center
The $7B 1901 Project is now one step closer to reality, with city approval moving it toward breaking ground as soon as this year
The multi-phase development is expected to take place over the next 15 years and would bring nearly 9,500 residential units, hotels, a 6,000-seat music hall, and major commercial space to the area
About 20% of the housing is planned to be affordable, with a heavy focus on green space including large public areas and a rooftop park
Leaders say this would be the largest private investment ever on Chicago’s West Side, transforming parking lots into a full mixed-use neighborhood
If completed as planned, the final phase could open around 2040