Proposed Chicago Fire stadium at "The 78" receives green light; local leaders deliberate on potential effects on nearby residents
Chicago Fire's Proposed Stadium Takes a Step Forward, but Concerns Arise
In a significant development for the city of Chicago, the Chicago Department of Planning and Development has initiated the process for building a new stadium for the Chicago Fire soccer team. This proposed stadium is a part of the larger $8 billion "The 78" project, which aims to transform the vacant train yard in the Near South Side into a new neighbourhood, if approved.
Thursday marked an important step forward for the developers and the Chicago Fire, as the proposed stadium is estimated to cost $750 million. If approved, this would be the first large-scale stadium developed in Chicago in three decades. The new stadium is intended to create up to 15,000 jobs and includes approximately 5,000 new residential units, businesses, and parks.
However, not everyone is in favour of the project. Grace Chan-Mckibben with the Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community has raised concerns about the significant income disparity between the South Loop area and neighbouring communities like Pilsen, Chinatown, and Bronzeville. She specifically mentioned the disparity between Chinatown and Bronzeville.
Displacement of long-term residents and businesses, particularly in Chinatown, is a concern that has been raised during public comments. Despite these concerns, 11th ward Alderwoman Nicole Lee expressed optimism about the project's potential for growth in the city and community.
Marge Halperin with One Community Near South has expressed concern about stadium access for Chicago Fire fans and local residents. There is also a concern that the plan is being rushed to meet a 2028 goal, potentially causing traffic issues.
Dave Baldwin, the President of Business Operations for Chicago Fire, has stated that they aim to be good neighbours from day one and have been working with the community to address these concerns. The search results do not provide specific information about which persons or groups have ideas about displacing long-term residents and businesses in Chinatown and Bronzeville during the development of "The 78" project.
The "The 78" project is a large-scale development project, and it remains to be seen whether it will receive the necessary approvals from the zoning committee and the full city council before any development can become a reality.
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