Woodlawn Central Gets Green Light

Woodlawn’s biggest urban transformation yet just got official approval — the $134M Woodlawn Central project, backed by the Apostolic Church of God, is moving forward with a massive cultural complex along 63rd Street. Phase one includes a 14-story building with 104 units (22 affordable), a 160-room hotel, and retail spaces, slated to break ground in early 2027. Designed to revitalize the corridor and empower Black entrepreneurs, the development sparks excitement for economic growth — but also raises concerns over scale, parking, and the church’s past. With final approval pending from the City Council and the Obama Presidential Center nearby, this could be the catalyst for Woodlawn’s next chapter. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fdeed28b7920dbc