1901 Project
Coverage of 1901 Project in the Nexus archive.
- The Reinsdorfs welcome new investors into the Bulls and United Center
Lukas and Samantha Walton have acquired a minority interest in the Chicago Bulls and United Center, joining existing limited partners without affecting the Reinsdorf family's controlling stake. The Waltons, descendants of Walmart founder Sam Walton, expressed support for the Bulls and the United Center's development on Chicago's West Side.
- $7 Billion 1901 Project — West Side’s Largest Ever — Breaks Ground On Music Hall, Hotel, Retail Space
The $7 billion 1901 Project, led by Michael Reinsdorf and Danny Wirtz, broke ground on the Near West Side to transform parking lots around the United Center into a mixed-use development with a music hall, hotel, retail, and housing. The first phase, including a 6,000-seat music hall and hotel, is set for completion in Spring 2028, with all six phases projected to finish by 2040.
- United Center owners break ground on their $7 billion 1901 Project
Construction has begun on the $7 billion 1901 Project, a private development transforming parking lots around the United Center in Chicago's Near West Side. The Wirtz and Reinsdorf families, along with officials, announced the project, which is expected to create 2,400 construction jobs and thousands of permanent jobs.
- 1901 Project breaks ground, promising West Side neighborhood transformation
The 1901 Project has started construction on a 55-acre development in the West Side neighborhood, featuring a 6,000-seat music hall, a 233-room hotel, and new retail spaces. The project aims to transform the area.
- Groundbreaking for 1901 Project, designed to transform Near West Side development, set for Wednesday
The 1901 Project groundbreaking is set for Wednesday in Chicago's United Center parking lot on the Near West Side. The project aims to transform development in the area.