The 78 is a $7 billion mixed-use project planned by developer Related Midwest for 62 acres of former railroad property along the South Branch of the Chicago River in the Near South Side community area. The project will include up to 13 million square feet of new commercial, residential and institutional construction, 12 acres of open space, multiple infrastructure improvements including a new Red Line subway station at 15th Street, and a 20 percent affordable housing commitment for up to 10,000 residential units.

Community engagement for The 78 took place between 2016 and 2019 through public meetings, stakeholder meetings, and block club meetings involving more than 2,800 people.

Zoning for The 78 was approved by the Chicago Plan Commission in November 2018 and by City Council in December 2018. A Tax Increment Financing district and Redevelopment Agreement (RDA) with Related Midwest was approved by the Community Development Commission in February 2019 and by City Council in April 2019. Go to City of Chicago for full details!