It’s all happening right here—steps from the Obama Presidential Center, Lake Michigan, and the University of Chicago. Woodlawn Central is more than a location—it’s a launchpad for what’s next.
Sitting at the heart of 63rd Street, right next to the 63rd Street Metra Station, this district isn’t just a development—it’s the next chapter for the South Side. Designed for movement, connection, and real impact, it’s a place where businesses thrive, creatives take up space, and the future is built by the people who live here.
Woodlawn Central is reclaiming what was taken. It centers the people who built this neighborhood, not the ones who overlooked it. Every block is designed with purpose. Every space reflects the culture, creativity, and resilience that have always defined the South Side.
Through fractional investment, cultural infrastructure, and community-led growth, Woodlawn Central is building a new model for economic power. The next generation won’t just rent space in the city. They’ll own it, shape it, and pass it down.
Black families turned Woodlawn into a thriving community. Then came redlining, and other policies designed to strip value from Black neighborhoods. But we resisted—in church basements, block clubs, and boardrooms—fighting to protect what was ours.
Woodlawn Central is the epicenter of business, innovation, and artistic expression on the South Side. With dedicated retail spaces, a business incubator, and creative studios, this is where ideas turn into movements. The development features Black-owned businesses, co-working hubs, and performance venues that give local talent a stage to shine.
A hub for visionaries, artists, and entrepreneurs.
Woodlawn Central offers modern, mixed-income and mutl-generational residences with contemporary design, walkable streets, and direct access to parks and public transit. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or starting a family, this is a neighborhood built for stability and opportunity.
A place to live, grow, and thrive.
Where faith and community come together.
Faith is the foundation of Woodlawn, and Woodlawn Central is honoring that legacy by creating a space where worship, mentorship, and service thrive. The development includes a cutting-edge worship center designed to be more than just a Sunday space—it’s a hub for outreach programs, community initiatives, and youth mentorship.
With the Obama Presidential Center, and the shores of Lake Michigan just steps away, Woodlawn Central is surrounded by world-class cultural and recreational destinations. Whether you’re jogging along the park trails, engaging with history at the DuSable Museum, or grabbing a bite at a local café, this neighborhood offers endless opportunities to experience, learn, and grow.
The city’s best, right at your doorstep.
Woodlawn Central is where forward-thinkers turn bold ideas into reality. Whether through groundbreaking technology, urban design, art, or entrepreneurship, changemakers here are redefining what’s possible. This is a space built for those who don’t just talk about progress—they build it.
We are the architects of our future.
Woodlawn Central is the epicenter of business, innovation, and artistic expression on the South Side. With dedicated retail spaces, a business incubator, and creative studios, this is where ideas turn into movements. The development features Black-owned businesses, co-working hubs, and performance venues that give local talent a stage to shine.
A hub for visionaries, artists, and entrepreneurs.
Woodlawn Central offers modern, mixed-income and mutl-generational residences with contemporary design, walkable streets, and direct access to parks and public transit. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or starting a family, this is a neighborhood built for stability and opportunity.
A place to live, grow, and thrive.
Where faith and community come together.
Faith is the foundation of Woodlawn, and Woodlawn Central is honoring that legacy by creating a space where worship, mentorship, and service thrive. The development includes a cutting-edge worship center designed to be more than just a Sunday space—it’s a hub for outreach programs, community initiatives, and youth mentorship.
With the Obama Presidential Center, and the shores of Lake Michigan just steps away, Woodlawn Central is surrounded by world-class cultural and recreational destinations. Whether you’re jogging along the park trails, engaging with history at the DuSable Museum, or grabbing a bite at a local café, this neighborhood offers endless opportunities to experience, learn, and grow.
The city’s best, right at your doorstep.
Woodlawn Central is where forward-thinkers turn bold ideas into reality. Whether through groundbreaking technology, urban design, art, or entrepreneurship, changemakers here are redefining what’s possible. This is a space built for those who don’t just talk about progress—they build it.
We are the architects of our future.
Woodlawn Central is the epicenter of business, innovation, and artistic expression on the South Side. With dedicated retail spaces, a business incubator, and creative studios, this is where ideas turn into movements. The development features Black-owned businesses, co-working hubs, and performance venues that give local talent a stage to shine.
A hub for visionaries, artists, and entrepreneurs.
Woodlawn Central offers modern, mixed-income and mutl-generational residences with contemporary design, walkable streets, and direct access to parks and public transit. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or starting a family, this is a neighborhood built for stability and opportunity.
A place to live, grow, and thrive.
Where faith and community come together.
Faith is the foundation of Woodlawn, and Woodlawn Central is honoring that legacy by creating a space where worship, mentorship, and service thrive. The development includes a cutting-edge worship center designed to be more than just a Sunday space—it’s a hub for outreach programs, community initiatives, and youth mentorship.
With the Obama Presidential Center, and the shores of Lake Michigan just steps away, Woodlawn Central is surrounded by world-class cultural and recreational destinations. Whether you’re jogging along the park trails, engaging with history at the DuSable Museum, or grabbing a bite at a local café, this neighborhood offers endless opportunities to experience, learn, and grow.
The city’s best, right at your doorstep.
Woodlawn Central is where forward-thinkers turn bold ideas into reality. Whether through groundbreaking technology, urban design, art, or entrepreneurship, changemakers here are redefining what’s possible. This is a space built for those who don’t just talk about progress—they build it.
We are the architects of our future.
Woodlawn Central is the epicenter of business, innovation, and artistic expression on the South Side. With dedicated retail spaces, a business incubator, and creative studios, this is where ideas turn into movements. The development features Black-owned businesses, co-working hubs, and performance venues that give local talent a stage to shine.
A hub for visionaries, artists, and entrepreneurs.
Woodlawn Central offers modern, mixed-income and mutl-generational residences with contemporary design, walkable streets, and direct access to parks and public transit. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or starting a family, this is a neighborhood built for stability and opportunity.
A place to live, grow, and thrive.
Where faith and community come together.
Faith is the foundation of Woodlawn, and Woodlawn Central is honoring that legacy by creating a space where worship, mentorship, and service thrive. The development includes a cutting-edge worship center designed to be more than just a Sunday space—it’s a hub for outreach programs, community initiatives, and youth mentorship.
With the Obama Presidential Center, and the shores of Lake Michigan just steps away, Woodlawn Central is surrounded by world-class cultural and recreational destinations. Whether you’re jogging along the park trails, engaging with history at the DuSable Museum, or grabbing a bite at a local café, this neighborhood offers endless opportunities to experience, learn, and grow.
The city’s best, right at your doorstep.
Woodlawn Central is where forward-thinkers turn bold ideas into reality. Whether through groundbreaking technology, urban design, art, or entrepreneurship, changemakers here are redefining what’s possible. This is a space built for those who don’t just talk about progress—they build it.
We are the architects of our future.
Woodlawn Central is the epicenter of business, innovation, and artistic expression on the South Side. With dedicated retail spaces, a business incubator, and creative studios, this is where ideas turn into movements. The development features Black-owned businesses, co-working hubs, and performance venues that give local talent a stage to shine.
A hub for visionaries, artists, and entrepreneurs.
Woodlawn Central offers modern, mixed-income and mutl-generational residences with contemporary design, walkable streets, and direct access to parks and public transit. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or starting a family, this is a neighborhood built for stability and opportunity.
A place to live, grow, and thrive.
Where faith and community come together.
Faith is the foundation of Woodlawn, and Woodlawn Central is honoring that legacy by creating a space where worship, mentorship, and service thrive. The development includes a cutting-edge worship center designed to be more than just a Sunday space—it’s a hub for outreach programs, community initiatives, and youth mentorship.
With the Obama Presidential Center, and the shores of Lake Michigan just steps away, Woodlawn Central is surrounded by world-class cultural and recreational destinations. Whether you’re jogging along the park trails, engaging with history at the DuSable Museum, or grabbing a bite at a local café, this neighborhood offers endless opportunities to experience, learn, and grow.
The city’s best, right at your doorstep.
Woodlawn Central is where forward-thinkers turn bold ideas into reality. Whether through groundbreaking technology, urban design, art, or entrepreneurship, changemakers here are redefining what’s possible. This is a space built for those who don’t just talk about progress—they build it.
We are the architects of our future.
Woodlawn Central is the epicenter of business, innovation, and artistic expression on the South Side. With dedicated retail spaces, a business incubator, and creative studios, this is where ideas turn into movements. The development features Black-owned businesses, co-working hubs, and performance venues that give local talent a stage to shine.
A hub for visionaries, artists, and entrepreneurs.
Woodlawn Central offers modern, mixed-income and mutl-generational residences with contemporary design, walkable streets, and direct access to parks and public transit. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or starting a family, this is a neighborhood built for stability and opportunity.
A place to live, grow, and thrive.
Where faith and community come together.
Faith is the foundation of Woodlawn, and Woodlawn Central is honoring that legacy by creating a space where worship, mentorship, and service thrive. The development includes a cutting-edge worship center designed to be more than just a Sunday space—it’s a hub for outreach programs, community initiatives, and youth mentorship.
With the Obama Presidential Center, and the shores of Lake Michigan just steps away, Woodlawn Central is surrounded by world-class cultural and recreational destinations. Whether you’re jogging along the park trails, engaging with history at the DuSable Museum, or grabbing a bite at a local café, this neighborhood offers endless opportunities to experience, learn, and grow.
The city’s best, right at your doorstep.
Woodlawn Central is where forward-thinkers turn bold ideas into reality. Whether through groundbreaking technology, urban design, art, or entrepreneurship, changemakers here are redefining what’s possible. This is a space built for those who don’t just talk about progress—they build it.
We are the architects of our future.
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