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The 1901 Project
Firm
STATUS
Concept
SIZE
1,000,000 +
BUDGET
$100M +
The 1901 Project is a transformative $7 billion investment on Chicago’s West Side, creating a 13‑million‑square‑foot mixed‑use development and neighborhood where the unifying power of sports, music, and culture connects the city. The 1901 Project represents a visionary model to urban planning for metropolises worldwide.
This seven‑phase development will transform 55 acres around the United Center—home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, and one of the busiest arenas in the world. The area, currently made up mostly of parking lots, will be converted into vibrant mixed‑use spaces and green areas. Phase One, already approved by the Chicago Planning Commission, will feature enhanced pedestrian walkways, bike lanes, improved roadways, and the addition of mixed‑use buildings.
Connecting local heritage with a global perspective, the project will integrate housing, offices, hotels, retail, and entertainment anchored by public spaces. The development, with approval to potentially deliver more than 9,000 residential units (20% affordable), also includes 1,309 hotel rooms and 25 acres of green space. Phase one includes a 6,000‑seat music hall, boutique hotel, and 10 acres of parks atop parking structures with ground‑floor retail. Built without gates or admission fees, The 1901 Project extends the neighborhood rather than creating an isolated enclave.
The landscape strategy establishes green networks throughout the community, connecting people to nature while celebrating the West Side’s character. Native flora and extended pollinator corridors support biodiversity, while ecological design helps combat Chicago’s urban heat island effect—lowering surface temperatures up to 40°F.
Green roofs play a key role, retaining 60–90% of rainfall and reducing surface runoff by as much as 60% through integrated stormwater management. They also improve energy performance, cutting annual heat gain by 95% and heat loss by 25%.
As the largest investment in Chicago’s West Side history, The 1901 Project will generate substantial economic benefits including 32,000 construction jobs, 7,000 permanent positions, and $104 million in stabilized annual tax revenue. The development will provide more than 1,000 transit‑oriented affordable housing units while prioritizing pedestrian activity through diverse open spaces that enhance well‑being. The transformation from car‑centric to people‑first urban space includes a potential new pink line CTA transit stop with pedestrian‑friendly paseos and slow streets that improve safety.
Designed for year‑round activation, The 1901 Project has earned enthusiastic community support, particularly for lifting youth voices and fostering diverse community engagement. By transforming underused land into a vibrant neighborhood, the project reimagines urban spaces for current and future generations—embodying an innovative, community‑focused development that will elevate Chicago’s West Side into a world‑class model of urban revitalization.
This seven‑phase development will transform 55 acres around the United Center—home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, and one of the busiest arenas in the world. The area, currently made up mostly of parking lots, will be converted into vibrant mixed‑use spaces and green areas. Phase One, already approved by the Chicago Planning Commission, will feature enhanced pedestrian walkways, bike lanes, improved roadways, and the addition of mixed‑use buildings.
Connecting local heritage with a global perspective, the project will integrate housing, offices, hotels, retail, and entertainment anchored by public spaces. The development, with approval to potentially deliver more than 9,000 residential units (20% affordable), also includes 1,309 hotel rooms and 25 acres of green space. Phase one includes a 6,000‑seat music hall, boutique hotel, and 10 acres of parks atop parking structures with ground‑floor retail. Built without gates or admission fees, The 1901 Project extends the neighborhood rather than creating an isolated enclave.
The landscape strategy establishes green networks throughout the community, connecting people to nature while celebrating the West Side’s character. Native flora and extended pollinator corridors support biodiversity, while ecological design helps combat Chicago’s urban heat island effect—lowering surface temperatures up to 40°F.
Green roofs play a key role, retaining 60–90% of rainfall and reducing surface runoff by as much as 60% through integrated stormwater management. They also improve energy performance, cutting annual heat gain by 95% and heat loss by 25%.
As the largest investment in Chicago’s West Side history, The 1901 Project will generate substantial economic benefits including 32,000 construction jobs, 7,000 permanent positions, and $104 million in stabilized annual tax revenue. The development will provide more than 1,000 transit‑oriented affordable housing units while prioritizing pedestrian activity through diverse open spaces that enhance well‑being. The transformation from car‑centric to people‑first urban space includes a potential new pink line CTA transit stop with pedestrian‑friendly paseos and slow streets that improve safety.
Designed for year‑round activation, The 1901 Project has earned enthusiastic community support, particularly for lifting youth voices and fostering diverse community engagement. By transforming underused land into a vibrant neighborhood, the project reimagines urban spaces for current and future generations—embodying an innovative, community‑focused development that will elevate Chicago’s West Side into a world‑class model of urban revitalization.
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