(Chicago Sun-Times) Park advisory councils on the South Side released statements Thursday to air their concerns about the Obama Presidential Center coming to Jackson Park, joining an outpouring of community calls for transparency and collaboration as the Obama Foundation begins to finalize plans.
The Midway Plaisance Advisory Council met Wednesday night to draft a resolution that strongly opposed the seizure of the land for a two story parking garage and bus staging area. They also asked for no action on the land without a renewed framework for the land by the Chicago Park District; and the consideration of all communities, and people who use the land.
The group is one of the latest to voice their concerns about the center coming to the city, joining Jackson Park Watch and the Nichols Park Advisory Council.
Advertisement - story continues below
