# CHICAGO | Obama Presidential Center

**URL:** <https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227>\
**Category:** Under Construction\
**Created:** [September 6, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227 "2021-09-06T18:18:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/1 "2021-09-06T18:18:19Z")

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![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/b/3b9d756cbfe959dfc4fad18153f5632c6423a27d.jpeg)  
Rendering by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects

> **[Obama Presidential Center Set to Break Ground in 2021 in Jackson Park -...](https://chicagoyimby.com/2021/02/obama-presidential-center-set-to-break-ground-in-2021-in-jackson-park.html)**
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> A federal review has completed, paving the way for construction to begin on the Obama Presidential Center in 2021.

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**Author:** ![bmosborne](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/bmosborne/32/78906_2.png) [@bmosborne](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/bmosborne)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/2 "2021-09-11T20:59:40Z")

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Is this under construction yet?

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**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/3 "2021-09-24T18:15:43Z")

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> **[Groundbreaking for Obama presidential center set for Tuesday](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/groundbreaking-for-obama-presidential-center-set-for-tuesday/2621191/)**
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> WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama's presidential center will move another step closer to its brick-and-mortar future next week when ground is broken after years of reviews, other delays and continued local opposition.

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**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/4 "2021-09-30T13:35:11Z")

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> **[Obamas break ground on presidential center, calling it way ‘to give back to...](https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/9/28/22698626/barack-obama-michelle-groundbreaking-presidential-center-jackson-park-chicago-south-side)**
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> The city’s first couple, who no longer live full time in the city, took a walk down memory lane, going over why they chose Jackson Park for the center. But the former president promised the center won’t just be “an exercise in nostalgia or looking...

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**Author:** ![the726](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/the726/32/13225_2.png) [@the726](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/the726)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/5 "2021-09-30T17:08:33Z")

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I have full confidence in Tod Williams and Billie Tsien. Really great architects! They did the Barnes Foundation in Philly and I love that museum.

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**Author:** ![UnionMade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ed8c4c/32.png) [@UnionMade](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/UnionMade)\
**Post date:** [October 1, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/6 "2021-10-01T18:36:41Z")

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They also did the preforming arts center at UChicago which this design is vaguely reminiscent of. It should look wonderful and provide a nice presence. Solstice should have been 500’ minimum. What an excellent design.

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**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\
**Post date:** [December 15, 2021, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/7 "2021-12-15T17:06:40Z")

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> **[Activists demand more affordable housing near Obama Presidential Center](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/activists-demand-more-affordable-housing-near-obama-presidential-center)**
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> The Obama CBA Coalition called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to follow through with the "Woodlawn Housing Preservation" ordinance and designate 52 city owned vacant lots near the Presidential Center for affordable housing. Their request includes all the...

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**Author:** ![Dtuly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47c2d/32.png) [@Dtuly](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Dtuly)\
**Post date:** [December 15, 2021, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/8 "2021-12-15T18:26:32Z")

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[https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2021/12/13/hotel-chain-to-anchor-mixed-ise-project-in-chicago.html](https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2021/12/13/hotel-chain-to-anchor-mixed-ise-project-in-chicago.html)

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**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\
**Post date:** [January 1, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/9 "2022-01-01T19:42:21Z")

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> **[Recently Started Obama Presidential Center Claims 21st Spot In Year End...](https://chicagoyimby.com/2021/12/recently-started-obama-presidential-library-claims-21st-spot-in-year-end-countdown.html)**
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> Claiming the 21st spot in Chicago YIMBY’s year-end countdown is the Obama Presidential Library in Jackson Park.

 ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/a/aa7ff6ed370b4471a939fdefe1ae1da03b3093f8.png)  
Rendering of Woodlawn Central with Obama Presidential Center by SOM and Gensler

> **[Plans Unveiled For New Mega-Development In Woodlawn - Chicago YIMBY](https://chicagoyimby.com/2022/01/plans-unveiled-for-new-mega-development-in-woodlawn.html)**
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> To ring in the new year, plans for a new mega-development have been revealed for the parking lots surrounding the Apostolic Church of God in Woodlawn.

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**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/10 "2022-04-11T18:08:10Z")

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![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/6/964e809790d6a87744ba33e69cccdccc3e48cfe2.jpeg)

> **[Building Up Chicago](https://buildingupchicago.com/)**
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> 160 North Morgan hoist permit

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**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\
**Post date:** [May 12, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/11 "2022-05-12T17:27:00Z")

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> **[A Garden Is Planned for the Obama Presidential Center](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/10/dining/obama-presidential-center-garden.html)**
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> Slated to open in Chicago in 2025, the Eleanor Roosevelt Fruit and Vegetable Garden will honor the legacies of two first ladies.

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**Author:** ![chris08876](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/chris08876/32/1617_2.png) [@chris08876](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/chris08876)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2022, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/12 "2022-05-17T02:14:35Z")

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![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/f/af4617628c6ded01f50b8ab3915fdad17d6ce1e2.jpeg)  
Credit:[Victor Ligocki](https://twitter.com/VLigocki/status/1525117788037193728/photo/1)

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**Author:** ![007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/007/32/119215_2.png) [@007](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/007)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/13 "2022-06-29T19:55:40Z")

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BVictor1 SSP

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> **[CHICAGO | Obama Presidential Library - Page 64 - SkyscraperPage Forum](https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=208617&page=64)**
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> Page 64- CHICAGO | Obama Presidential Library General Development

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**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/14 "2022-07-05T18:16:36Z")

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„ The center broke ground in 2021 and construction is expected to be completed by 2025. The center will include a museum, library, gardens and other gathering spaces.“

> **[Judge Upholds Decision For Obama Center To Stay In Jackson Park](https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2022/07/05/judge-upholds-decision-for-obama-center-to-stay-in-jackson-park/)**
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> Ruling upheld previous decision to dismiss lawsuit against center

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**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/15 "2022-08-11T17:28:48Z")

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> **[Maya Lin selected to design sculpture at Obama Presidential Center](https://www.archpaper.com/2022/08/maya-lin-design-sculptural-water-feature-obama-presidential-center/)**
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> Artist and architect Maya Lin will design a sculptural water feature reminiscent of a "pebble" for the Obama Presidential Center.

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**Author:** ![007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/007/32/119215_2.png) [@007](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/007)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/16 "2022-09-04T20:17:37Z")

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> <https://twitter.com/dougshaeffer/status/1566447541201289216?s=20&t=hXBjwNjWh7ZDCT2Zn0rEqg>

> <https://twitter.com/dougshaeffer/status/1566445381268946945?s=20&t=hXBjwNjWh7ZDCT2Zn0rEqg>

> <https://twitter.com/dougshaeffer/status/1566143759515090944?s=20&t=hXBjwNjWh7ZDCT2Zn0rEqg>

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**Author:** ![007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/007/32/119215_2.png) [@007](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/007)\
**Post date:** [September 27, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/17 "2022-09-27T13:55:22Z")

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> <https://twitter.com/dougshaeffer/status/1574756288319426560?s=20&t=9ojgF9epsBtRnqEFx_PiDA>

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**Author:** ![007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/007/32/119215_2.png) [@007](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/007)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/18 "2022-10-20T09:46:53Z")

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> <https://twitter.com/dougshaeffer/status/1582837206162759681?s=20&t=5vzKNoz20wHrHJjZr3Q_EA>

> <https://twitter.com/dougshaeffer/status/1582829015068704768?s=20&t=5vzKNoz20wHrHJjZr3Q_EA>

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**Author:** ![GSPLover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8c91f0/32.png) [@GSPLover](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/GSPLover)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2022, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/19 "2022-10-21T00:27:19Z")

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And what I say to Doug Shaeffer is call the wambulance, whah, whah 😢 😭

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**Author:** ![007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/007/32/119215_2.png) [@007](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/007)\
**Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-obama-presidential-center/20227/20 "2022-12-12T11:40:57Z")

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> <https://twitter.com/dougshaeffer/status/1602099981401612289?s=20&t=y5clv8AKMpSHQYBrZOUJKw>

> **[Obama Presidential Center Takes 21st Spot in Year-End Countdown - Chicago YIMBY](https://chicagoyimby.com/2022/12/obama-presidential-center-takes-21st-spot-in-year-end-countdown.html)**
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> As the 21st entry in YIMBY's year-end countdown of tallest construction projects, the Obama Presidential Center continues to rise in Hyde Park.

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