Five years after Barack Obama chose Chicago as the site for his legacy project, the Obama Presidential Center is officially under construction.
Former President Obama says no one has exhibited more resilience and determination in this country than African Americans.chose Chicago as the site for his legacy project, construction officially began Monday on the Obama Presidential Center.
Progress on the $500 million center has been delayed by lawsuits and a federal review required because of the location of the park, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Also, concerns about displacing Black residents stretched into a yearslong battle, resulting in neighborhood protections —including for affordable housing.
The multi-building complex will include a museum, public library branch, athletic center, children’s play area and a test kitchen. Obama’s documents will be available in digital form.
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