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Chicago & Midwest  + South Side  + Hospitality  |  March 15, 2024
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Obama Foundation Breaks Ground on Programs and Athletic Center

Construction continues on the $830 million Obama Presidential Center, and the Obama Foundation recently provided updates on the ongoing project.

Crews broke ground on the facility’s Programs and Athletic Center, which will be one of four buildings on the 19-acre campus and will serve as a hub for activities and gatherings on the city’s South Side. The building will house a gymnasium and studios for recreational, wellness and community activities.

The Obama Foundation also said that President Obama is planning a visit to Chicago to see a demo of a digital media exhibit planned for the Obama Presidential Center Museum. During his visit, President Obama will also meet with leaders from Moody Nolan, the largest African American design firm in the U.S., and Elevate Design Builders, a joint firm made up of Bowa Construction and AECOM/Hunt.

The Programs & Athletic Center is slated to open in late 2025, and The Obama Presidential Center Museum is expected to open to the public in 2026.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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