Obama Presidential Center's cost hits $1 billion, roughly triple original estimate
The Obama Foundation says the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago will cost about $1B to build, roughly triple the original estimate. At its current cost, the project would be the most expensive presidential center in U.S. history.
TL;DR
- The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is estimated to cost about $1 billion to build.
- This cost is roughly triple the original estimate.
- At its current cost, it would be the most expensive presidential center in U.S. history.