University of Illinois Pivots from Plans at The 78

The University of Illinois is withdrawing its plans to build a $285 million Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) teaching facility on the proposed site of The 78. DPI was originally designed as an innovative research center that would prepare people for high-demand jobs while building R&D centers.

Instead, it wants to split the project in two, with a presence at the new quantum technology campus on the Far South Side at the former U.S. Steel plant and classroom and office space downtown, reported Crain’s.

U of I wants to focus on the momentum in quantum computing, such as the recently announced Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park. The sudden decision leaves Related Midwest’s massive development without an anchor tenant. The DPI building was set to be the cornerstone and first building in Chicago’s The 78-development, a new neighborhood along the Chicago River with plans to include new academic, coworking and living spaces as well as collaborative spaces to host events. 

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