Chicago Sky's $38M practice facility could set WNBA standard

[RandySF]

The WNBA’S Chicago Sky plans to build a $38 million practice and training facility in Bedford Park, Costar reported.

The 40,000-square-foot development, called Sky Town, will be built in a partnership with the Village of Bedford Park. The property is about 10 miles from the Wintrust Arena, where the team plays its home games, and near Midway International Airport. It is due for completion in December of next year, in time for the 2026 WNBA season.

The facility will include two WNBA regulation courts, player lounges, a high tech film room, an advanced training room, a kitchen, and a content creation studio, according to a news release. The location will allow Sky players to live in downtown Chicago, the release states.

The Alter Group’s Michael Alter, principal owner of the Chicago Sky, leveraged his expertise in commercial real estate to help make Sky Town a reality.



https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2024/07/30/wnbas-chicago-sky-to-build-38m-training-facility/

[greatauntoftriplets]

1. I used to work for Michael Alter.

He was bored with the real estate company his father had founded, so let most of the employees go so he could focus on the Sky.

Many of the employees got a buyout. I was not one of them, but fired after being out on sick leave after surgery to repair a detached retina. Forgive my cynicism, but I have a low opinion of rich boys who get to indulge their hobbies.