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15 Jun 2026
Work starts on $7B 1901 Project, bringing up to 32,000 construction jobs
Ground was broken Wednesday on the $7 billion 1901 Project, a sweeping redevelopment around the United Center that will convert more than 55 acres of vacant surface parking lots on Chicago’s West Side into a mixed-use district featuring housing, retail, entertainment and public space.
Developers estimate the project will create about 32,000 construction jobs and 7,000 permanent positions, while generating roughly $104 million in stabilized annual tax revenue once fully built out.
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