The construction of a permanent school building for the University of Chicago Charter Schools’ Woodlawn Campus will be supported through a land sale approved today by City Council.

The University of Chicago will purchase 19 City-owned parcels in the area bounded by 63rd Street, University Avenue, 64th Street, and Greenwood Avenue for the development of a 29,000-square-foot school complex. The three-story building will include classrooms, science and technology labs, administrative offices, a gym, and cafeteria. Other amenities will include an outdoor athletic field and running track that will be available for use by area residents. Appraised at $755,000, the land will be sold for $1. 

Upon completion, the school will relocate from its current leased space at the former Wadsworth Elementary School. The Woodlawn campus is one of four University of Chicago charter school campuses and serves approximately 650 students from 6th to 12th grades. The new facility will allow the school to increase its total enrollment to 750 students. 

The $27.5 million project will be funded by the university and private donations.

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