Obama Foundation Releases New Details About Presidential Center, Responds To Critics

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The Obama Foundation is sharing new details related to its landscape plan for the proposed Obama Presidential Center (OPC) in Jackson Park, including a just announced partnership with the Chicago Botanic Garden.

The Botanic Garden will be particularly involved with the design of an anticipated fruit and vegetable garden, bringing its expertise in operating urban farms to the table, according to the foundation.

A new Chicago Public Library branch located at the center will have a garden on its roof, similar to the one Michelle Obama planted at the White House during her time as first lady. Community members will be given opportunities for hands-on gardening experiences.

Paul Seck, partner at MVVA, described the environmental impacts of the OPC as transformative: “The project offers exciting opportunities to revive site ecologies and urban biodiversity while also improving access, connectivity, and landscape experience for visitors and the people of Chicago within this area of Jackson Park.”

https://news.wttw.com/2021/04/23/obama-foundation-releases-new-details-about-presidential-center-responds-critics

President Obama decided to place his Presidential Center in the south side of Chicago and there are some critics that want more community involvement. Community leaders have been working with the Obama Foundation. More info in the article.