During today?s press conference, early details of the the $500M project, expected to open in 2021, emerged During an event this afternoon in Chicago centered about his forthcoming Presidential Center and Library, set to open in 2021, former President Barack Obama will discuss some of his plans for the center and showcased some early design concepts which have been released by the Obama Foundation.
The event, which is taking place at the South Shore Cultural Center, was billed as a community discussion, with the former president, as well as Mrs. Michelle Obama, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and community leaders meeting to discuss plans for the Obama Presidential Center with hundreds of members of the community. This is the former president?s second trip back to Chicago, and Michelle Obama?s first, since they left the White House. Curbed?s Chicago editor is on the scene and will provides updates as the event continues, including a look at how the proposed plan may alter the layout of Jackson Park.

#BREAKING Architects drawing of approach to main tower at Obama Presidential Library. pic.twitter.com/TTZSLkE7s2? Derrick Blakley (@BlakleyCBS2) May 3, 2017

#Breaking: Architect's drawing of Obama Presidential Library. pic.twitter.com/WnPyjVA7Bo? Derrick Blakley (@BlakleyCBS2) May 3, 2017

Here for the unveiling of the Obama Library design. Its amazing. #obamalibrary pic.twitter.com/h5saAm2bYH? Stephanie Gadlin (@Steph_Says_This) May 3, 2017

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