United Center, Bulls and Blackhawks

Bulls, Blackhawks get OK to transform area around United Center
The Chicago City Council approved a $7 billion plan that would allow the owners of the Bulls and Blackhawks to transform the area surrounding the United Center.
Bulls, Blackhawks owners get the OK from City Council to transform area around United Center
We set out to do something with no existing blueprint,” Blackhawks chairman Danny Wirtz said. "Our commitment is to create spaces that empower all generations, fostering a thriving community that enhances the cultural and economic fabric of the West Side.
City Council gives final approval to ‘1901 Project’ at United Center
Alders at Wednesday’s City Council meeting gave final approval on a $7 billion plan to redevelop 55 acres around the United Center with housing, retail, entertainment space and a public plaza.
United Center's first phase of its $7B redevelopment sails through zoning committee
Owners of the United Center hope to break ground on phase one this summer, which will include a music hall, hotel and public green space.
'1901 Project' moves forward after Chicago City Council approval
The Chicago City Council has officially approved The 1901 Project, a $7 billion redevelopment plan set to transform the area around the United Center.
‘1901 Project’ surrounding United Center OK’d by City Council committee
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.
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