Architecture critic Lee Bey joined ABC7 Chicago Friday to talk about the latest big stories in and around the city.
Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:07AM
The ABC7 Chicago architecture critic weighed in on the latest projects around the city.
CHICAGO (WLS) — Architecture critic Lee Bey joined ABC7 Chicago Friday to talk about the latest big stories in and around the city.
A $7 billion plan to massively transform the area around the United Center is one of the upcoming developments.
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It’s called the 1901 Project, and this week it got final approval from the Chicago City Council.
SEE ALSO: Chicago City Council approves 1901 Project around United Center; speed limit change voted down
Bey talked about what to expect from the project and if he thinks it will benefit the Near West Side.
Ravinia Music Festival just announced a $75 million renovation plan. Bey also gave his thoughts on that project.
A brand new health and wellness center recently opened in Humboldt Park, and it’s a distinctive building.
And a historic church is getting preliminary landmark status. It’s Morningstar Baptist Church on King Drive.
Watch the the video above for Bey’s thoughts.
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Architecture critic Lee Bey joined ABC7 Chicago Friday to talk about the latest big stories in and around the city.
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