United Center, Chicago Plan Commission

First phase of United Center's $7B redevelopment approved by Plan Commission
The Reinsdorf and Wirtz families' hope to break ground this summer on Phase One, which includes a music hall, hotel and public plaza.
Bulls’ and Blackhawks’ plan to begin remaking the neighborhood surrounding United Center wins commission approval
The Chicago Plan Commission endorsed the first phase of a plan by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families to remake the Near West Side neighborhood around the United Center.
$7B plan to redevelop land around United Center advances — WGN Evening News
Project,” named after the United Center’s postal address on West Madison Street, would add housing, retail, entertainment space and a public plaza to areas surrounding the arena. Construction would take place in seven phases over the course of 10-15 years.
1901 Project proposal by United Center owners unanimously approved by Chicago Plan Commission
A $7 billion commercial, residential and entertainment district planned near the United Center easily cleared the first hurdle Thursday.
Chicago Plan Commission OKs ‘1901 Project’ United Center development
If approved, the development called the "1901 Project" would add housing, retail, entertainment spaces and a public plaza around the United Center.
United Center Plan To Build Campus With Hotel, Music Venue And More Clears Another Hurdle
The first phase of what's been dubbed the 1901 Project would include a 6,000-seat music hall, a 233-room hotel, retail space and two parking structures, according to the proposal. The whole project could take 10 to 15 years to complete.
RIOS shares more renderings and details of master plan to revamp area around Chicago’s United Center
A $7 billion vision to redevelop the area surrounding Chicago’s United Center and the West Side was revealed last summer and this week new renderings emerged as the first phase of the proposed seven-phase project was given the green light by the Chicago Plan Commission.
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United Center owners snap up nearby lots as Near West Side megaproject takes shape
The Reinsdorf and Wirtz families have strengthened their control of the land surrounding the arena, a step toward their $7 ...
New renderings released in proposed transformation of land around United Center
New renderings show what a stunning $7 billion development around the United Center could look like in coming years.
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From Bears stadium to Obama Center to a new West Side story, 2025 will be a lively year for architecture
The Bears' quest for a new home, the latest on the Obama Center, the 1901 Project's goal to revive the West Side, and say ...
The Bulls and BMO Host 7th Annual Pride Night at the United Center
On Friday, Jan. 10, the Bulls and BMO will join forces to host the seventh annual Pride Night to celebrate their ongoing ...
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United Center owners reveal new details of planned 1901 Project
Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. The owners of the United Center have lifted the hood ...
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Arts United Center renovation presents “A Soaring Vision” on the city’s skyline
The project, which was officially begun on Aug. 7, with a well-attended groundbreaking ceremony at the site, is expected to ...