Federal regulators launch deeper review of Amtrak’s $900M Bridgeport project
The Federal Railroad Administration announced that they will be investigating Amtrak's proposed $900 million redevelopment play in Bridgeport that could send the White Sox packing. The FRA committed to a formal environmental assessment of the rail operator's plans and are set to complete the study by the end of the year, according to Crain's. The controversy has come from what appears to be a trade for the Bridgeport neighborhood: the White Sox for a maintenance facility. For Bridgeport residents, the federal exemption and Ishbia's option to purchase the team in the near future made it feel inevitable. Amtrak and Ishbia's venture set up for The Railyards, Canal Edge, put out a joint statement on the updated investigation, saying that they think a larger environmental appraisal of the site is an appropriate next step. The pair also state they are welcoming of the opportunity for…
