Children's Memorial won't become condos

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Children's Memorial Hospital is seen in this photo from June 8, 2012. The hospital moved downtown in June 2012, becoming the Lurie Children's Hospital.

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August 16, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- The former Children's Memorial Hospital site in Lincoln Park will not be turned into condominiums.

Alderman Michelle Smith rejected the proposal to turn the site near Fullerton and Lincoln avenues into condos and storefronts. After holding community meetings, Smith said residents are opposed to the plan because the area is already congested- and parents are concerned about overcrowding in schools.

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