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aerial view of an urban park with a granite tower at the obama presidential center

Wheels In Motion

Pre-construction at Chicago’s Jackson Park kicks off ahead of Obama Presidential Center groundbreaking

April 14, 2021

Model photograph of the Obama Presidential Center

Obama Presidential Center takes a step forward, yet obstacles remain

November 9, 2018

Drama in the OPC

Chicago Park District pauses Jackson Park construction for Obama Presidential Center

September 18, 2018

(Courtesy Obama Foundation)

Obama Presidential Center breezes through planning and zoning hurdles, but continues to kindle community concern

May 23, 2018

Rendering of central plaza with sunken courtyard removed (Courtesy Obama Foundation).

Obama Presidential Center masterplan is revised again

May 9, 2018

Obama foundation gears up to issue open call for architects for Chicago’s presidential library

August 21, 2015

Read all about it: Obama Presidential Library reportedly headed for Chicago

May 1, 2015

Chicago Architectural Club calls for speculative proposals on Obama Library

November 17, 2014

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