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Northwestern’s Newest Building Project Sparks Land Dispute

WTTW News | January 23, 2013, 9:30 am

Northwestern University's construction of a $32 million parking garage and visitor center on the lakefront is sparking controversy in Evanston. We talk with a resident who is suing the city for approving the project.

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