2025 Lerch Bates
People's Choice Awards Finalists

Following years of community advocacy, this station marks the return of service to Chicago's Near West Side where several stations closed in 1948, leaving economically disadvantaged residents without crucial transportation access. The transit hub features open space for the neighborhood that supports surge capacities during events at the nearby United Center, a mural celebrating local identity, and integrated bike and bus connections. The clarity and transparency of the composition allows visitors to intuitively use the station safely, while celebrating the city’s famous skyline from its bridge. The station's opening serves as a catalyst for community reinvestment and revitalization.