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City Officials Blocked Land Sale To Help Michael Reese Megadevelopment, Lawsuit Says

King Sykes LLC said city leaders thwarted a $30 million deal to sell the land to a data center operator, then offered a lowball deal to scoop up the land for the megadevelopment.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

Bronzeville Lakefront: Here’s What’s Coming In The Mega-Development’s First Phase

With retail, residences and green space on the horizon, GRIT Chicago says it aims to make the multibillion project as transparent and equitable as possible.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

Michael Reese Megadevelopment Moves Forward, Set For Pivotal City Council Vote Wednesday

The first part of the $3.8 billion project to transform the Bronzeville hospital site includes an innovation center, welcoming center, senior housing, a repurposed pavilion and a park.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

Michael Reese Team Launches ‘Bronzeville Lakefront’ Social Media Campaign To Promote Megadevelopment

The developers say they want to answer community members' questions and profile neighborhood businesses and institutions.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

City Commission Approves $97 Million Sale Of Former Michael Reese Campus, Clearing Hurdle For ‘Bronzeville Lakefront’

The massive project to bring thousands of homes, plus retail, park and research space, still needs City Council approval. Some construction could start as early as this fall.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

Michael Reese Hospital Redevelopment Should Hire Workers From Bronzeville, Union Says

The 20-year project will give Bronzeville an economic boost, but workers want to make sure residents aren't left behind.

Bronzeville, Near South Side