NewsChicago ReaderJuly 2, 2026Cook
Residents report displacement near the new Obama Presidential Center
Community members in South Shore and Washington Park are reporting ongoing displacement following the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Residents shared personal accounts of being forced to leave their neighborhoods at a recent community gathering.
Read the full story at Chicago ReaderWhy It Matters
The development of the Obama Presidential Center is linked by local residents to housing instability and in the surrounding South Shore and Washington Park neighborhoods.
Key Facts
- The Obama Presidential Center has recently opened.
- Residents of South Shore and Washington Park report ongoing displacement from their communities.
- Mashawnda Price stated she was displaced from South Shore last year.
- Community members gathered at Bryn Mawr Community Church to discuss their experiences with displacement.
Who's Mentioned
locationObama Presidential Center“The site of the development project associated with local displacement concerns.”personMashawnda Price“A former South Shore resident who stated she was displaced last year.”locationWashington Park“A neighborhood experiencing reported displacement.”organizationChicago Reader“The publication that reported on the community meeting.”organizationBryn Mawr Community Church“The location where community members gathered to discuss displacement.”locationSouth Shore“A neighborhood experiencing reported displacement.”