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We’ve yet to be convinced of Chicago’s need for One Central, the $20 billion development proposed for the space atop the Metra railyards west of Soldier Field.
Does the city really desire yet another developer-driven megaproject within the shadow of downtown, let alone one that would come with a $6.5 billion transit hub billed somehow as boon to the South Side paid for by state taxpayers?
While Landmark Development President Bill Dunn continues to make his argument for One Central, we think there’s a prime and largely overlooked spot for another big, stadium-side residential development project that could take advantage of its proximity to rail and transit.