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Bronzeville Lakefront

Few places in the nation are as historically and culturally important as Chicago’s Bronzeville, a city within a city for Black Americans since the early 20th century. The Bronzeville Lakefront mixed-use development will build on this heritage.
Designed hand-in-hand with the community around us, we and our partners at GRIT (Global Research Innovation Technology) will transform a largely vacant 48-acre site into a multicultural and inclusive epicenter of innovation. The redevelopment of the former Michael Reese Hospital site will serve as a global hub for innovation and wellness. The project aims to help shape the community landscape, establishing a model for wellness that promotes health for people, the neighborhood, and the planet. The ongoing ~$90M infrastructure project will provide a new, comprehensive roadway network, along with all associated utilities, sidewalks, street and pedestrian lighting, bike lanes, and landscaping. The project includes building a 2-acre public park and is underway with completion anticipated in Q4 2026. By strategically breaking down the infrastructure project into smaller, bondable packages, the development team is currently on track to exceed its Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise participation requirements. The approach creates new opportunities and expands the qualified contractor pipeline. For contracting and work opportunities please visit work.bronzevillelakefront.com.
7M
Square Feet of Entire Development
$90M
Infrastructure Project
48
Total Acres

Our GRIT Development Partners

Bronzeville Community Development Partnership
Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives
Loop Capital Management
McLaurin Development Partners

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Featured News

‘Gradually, And Then All Of A Sudden': Propelled By Lake County, Chicago Life Sciences Are Ready For Liftoff
Long-planned redevelopment of former Michael Reese Hospital site kicks off
Bronzeville Lakefront, a $7 billion Megadevelopment, Breaks Ground

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