# CHICAGO | United Center 1901 Project |

**URL:** <https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811>\
**Category:** Chicago\
**Created:** [July 23, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811 "2024-07-23T18:19:44Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 12\
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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 23, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811/1 "2024-07-23T18:19:44Z")

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Credit RIOS

[https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/united-center-owners-plan-7-billion-near-west-side-campus](https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/united-center-owners-plan-7-billion-near-west-side-campus)

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/8/88abce5567b5f75318277749da2e7e0dc6aebf96.jpeg "Welcome to the 1901 Project - $7B Investment around the United Center in Chicago") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcFod9cRxJQ)

> **[The 1901 Project - The 1901 Project](https://www.the1901projectchicago.com/)**
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> Our Vision A transformative $7 billion private investment on Chicago’s West Side celebrating Chicago’s unique spirit. Spearheaded by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families, The 1901 Project will transform the West...

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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 28, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811/2 "2024-07-28T20:04:33Z")

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> **[Massive Redevelopment Of United Center Parking Lots Revealed - Chicago YIMBY](https://chicagoyimby.com/2024/07/68207.html)**
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> Initial renderings and plans have been revealed for the massive redevelopment of the United Center parking lots in the Near West Side.

> **[“A shot in the arm:” Real estate jazzed about $7B United Center plan ](https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2024/07/24/chicago-real-estate-investors-react-to-united-center-redevelopment/)**
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> Chicago real estate investors are thrilled with Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf’s $7 billion plan to redevelop the area around the United 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:** [September 23, 2024, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811/3 "2024-09-23T17:07:38Z")

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> **[Further Details Revealed For United Center Redevelopment The 1901 Project -...](https://chicagoyimby.com/2024/09/69966.html)**
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> Further details have been revealed for the massive redevelopment of the United Center parking lots dubbed The 1901 Project.

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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:** [November 30, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811/4 "2024-11-30T16:13:37Z")

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> <https://x.com/minc798/status/1862881355685630095>

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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 2, 2025, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811/5 "2025-01-02T23:58:04Z")

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„ This first phase will have 2.5 acres of rooftop park space connected by elevated walkways, with the full development set to build out approximately 11 acres of public green space. The overall project will take around 10 years to be completed and will be approved to have buildings with a max height of 660 feet tall.“

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> **[Plan Commission To Review The 1901 Project This January - Chicago YIMBY](https://chicagoyimby.com/2024/12/plan-commission-to-review-the-1901-project-this-january.html)**
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> Plans for the redevelopment of the parking lots around the United Center, dubbed The 1901 Project, will be moving forward.

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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:** [January 15, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811/6 "2025-01-15T17:59:22Z")

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> **[3\_1901\_W\_Madison\_St\_PD\_522\_Presentation-DRAFT\_2.pdf](https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/zlup/Planning_and_Policy/Agendas/cpc_materials/01_2025/3_1901_W_Madison_St_PD_522_Presentation-DRAFT_2.pdf)**
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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:** [February 11, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811/7 "2025-02-11T18:29:39Z")

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> **[The United Center hasn’t been served by a Pink Line station since it opened....](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/08/united-center-pink-line-cta-stop/)**
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> A new Pink Line station wouldn’t be the first at the intersection of Madison and Paulina streets.

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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:** [February 19, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811/8 "2025-02-19T20:12:12Z")

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> **[Committee On Zoning Approves The 1901 Project Around United Center - Chicago...](https://chicagoyimby.com/2025/02/committee-on-zoning-approves-the-1901-project-around-united-center.html)**
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> The Chicago Committee on Zoning has approved the massive redevelopment of the United Center parking lots known as The 1901 Project in the Near West Side.

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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:** [February 16, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811/9 "2026-02-16T23:30:11Z")

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> **[Derrick Rose Will Partner On 1901 Project, $7 Billion Development Near United...](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/11/derrick-rose-will-partner-on-1901-project-7-billion-development-of-area-near-united-center/)**
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> Details or Rose's involvement in the project have not been released, but the former NBA star is taking real estate classes offered by the 1901 Project as he looks to get into development in his retirement.

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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:** [April 9, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811/10 "2026-04-09T14:53:04Z")

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> **[United Center’s 1901 Project tax break stalls at Chicago City Council](https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2026/04/08/united-centers-1901-project-tax-break-stalls-in-chicago/)**
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> The Chicago City Council delayed the proposed $55 million property tax incentive for the 1901 Project, stalling action in April.

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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:** [June 4, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811/11 "2026-06-04T15:17:07Z")

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Construction has commenced

> The first phase of development includes a 6,000-seat music hall, a 233-room hotel, retail and restaurant space and two parking structures and is set to be completed in Spring 2028, according to project documents.

> **[$7 Billion 1901 Project — West Side's Largest Ever — Breaks Ground On Music...](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/03/7-billion-1901-project-west-sides-largest-ever-breaks-ground-on-music-hall-hotel-retail-space/)**
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> The project around the United Center will create nearly 10,000 housing units, 1,300 hotel rooms, a music venue and park space.

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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 12, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-united-center-1901-project/23811/12 "2026-09-12T19:36:38Z")

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[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/7/17183118a58ae9f27cf939f25c3eaedc8558c7db.jpeg "The 1901 Project Has A Tower Crane | United Center Chicago ") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aADAM51IErA)
