South Side Residents Voice Gentrification Concerns Ahead of Obama Presidential Center Opening

Source WTTW
Original Load Date June 22, 2026, 5:04 p.m.
Last Updated June 22, 2026, 5:04 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/06/17/south-side-residents-voice-gentrification-concerns-ahead-obama-presidential-center

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As the Obama Presidential Center prepares to open in Jackson Park this week, local activists continue to voice concerns about the potential displacement of longtime residents. Despite years of organizing and city ordinances being put in place, rising housing costs and investor activity continue to t...