ABC7 Chicago architecture critic weighs in on 1901 project near United Center, Ravinia renovations​on February 22, 2025 at 6:37 am

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.

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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.