First there was Lincoln Yards. Then The 78. Now, one mega-development to rule them all is being proposed. It’s called One Central, and it would essentially create a new neighborhood on top of train tracks that would link the South Loop to the lakefront. We’ll give you an inside look on what it is, who’s behind it, and the chances of it actually happening.
Plus Gery Chico has helmed a number of major boards and a number of city entities. Now, he’s been tapped by LISC, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, to make the connections between residents in neighborhoods, City Hall, and foundations and individuals willing to help financially as LISC works to create resources and build entrepreneurial anchors in underserved communities.