About CBA for 78th

We are a coalition working to ensure that community comes first in the development of the 78th neighborhood. The 78 is a multi-billion-dollar development by the company Related Midwest, meant to be Chicago's artificial 78th community area. This development will dramatically reshape land use, housing, transportation, and the surrounding built environment.

Without strong protections, developments of this scale always accelerate gentrification, displacement, and predatory real estate speculation. Without protections, it will devastate nearby historic communities of color such as Chinatown, Bronzeville, and Pilsen. Rising rents, higher property taxes, and the shift toward higher-income users threaten the long-term stability of families who have lived in these neighborhoods for generations.

Putting Community First

We are a coalition committed to putting community first in the development of the 78th neighborhood one of Chicago’s newest, multi-billion-dollar development areas.

Why the 78th Matters

This development will reshape land use, housing, transportation, and the local economy for all of Chicago. Without strong protections, projects of this scale always accelerate gentrification and displacement.

Who Is Impacted

Historically low-income communities of color including Chinatown, Bronzeville, and Pilsen whose residents already face rising rents, property taxes, and real estate speculation that threaten their ability to stay and thrive.

Our Concerns

Our Demands

We are advocating for

• A city ordinance including a legally binding Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) to secure affordable housing, local jobs, safe streets, and community oversight.

To ensure existing residents are protected and able to remain, thrive, and benefit long-term from the 78th neighborhood.

Our Goal

Top Concerns

• Lack of community involvement

• Traffic Safety and Transportation

• Housing and Land Use