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Kamau Murray's Ambitious XS Tennis Project Sparks Controversy

6/11/2025

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Kamau Murray is set to transform his XS Tennis campus in Washington Park, Chicago, with an ambitious plan for a hotel and a 51-unit apartment complex. This project, which aims to include indoor pickleball courts and a café, faces opposition from critics who believe the land should prioritize public housing over private ventures.

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Story summary

Kamau Murray is set to transform his XS Tennis campus in Washington Park, Chicago, with an ambitious plan for a hotel and a 51-unit apartment complex. This project, which aims to include indoor pickleball courts and a café, faces opposition from critics who believe the land should prioritize public housing over private ventures.