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Affordable apartments pitched west of The 606

The three-building Encuentro Square proposal includes 196 affordable apartments and a public park

October 12, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Mixed-income apartments take shape on Near North Side

The 48-unit development is on track to open in early 2022

September 23, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

East Garfield Park

City commission approves supportive housing project in East Garfield Park

The West Side project will provide 43 affordable studio apartments targeting individuals experiencing homelessness

September 15, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Jefferson Park mixed-income rentals score first permit

Known as Lawrence & Austin Apartments, the 48-unit project targets veterans, people with disabilities, seniors, and families

September 8, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Affordable housing development scores first permit in Pilsen

The five-story structure will provide 37 rental units for tenants earning up to 60 percent of the area median income

August 30, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

East Garfield Park

City commission approves supportive family housing in East Garfield Park

The 14-unit project utilizes city-owned land located in the 3300 block of West Carroll Avenue

August 10, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Mixed-income apartments pitched near Cottage Grove Green Line station

If approved, the development would bring 56 dwelling units and two live-work spaces to Woodlawn

July 30, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Mixed-income complex opens in Cabrini Green

Say hello to the Elm 551 at Parkside Apartments

July 23, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Affordable housing project with 53 units moves forward in Pilsen

The $28 million "Casa Durango" development replaces two vacant lots on Chicago's Lower West Side

July 14, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

First buildings of Southbridge development take shape in South Loop

The 11-acre development rises at the former site of the CHA's demolished Harold Ickes Homes

July 8, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Transit-oriented development

City adopts 'Equitable Transit-Oriented Development' plan

Chicago's existing TOD policies have left behind many communities. The new "eTOD" plan hopes to change that.

June 18, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

First phase of mixed-use Ogden Commons project opens in North Lawndale

The $200 million development represents a convergence of housing, retail, healthcare, and film production

June 16, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Affordable artist housing opens in Pullman Historic District

The 38-unit project has been in the works since 2011

June 1, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Adaptive reuse plan for historic McKinley Park warehouses progresses

City commissioners narrowly approved the proposal, as questions remain about the health impact of a nearby asphalt plant

May 20, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

North Lawndale veteran apartments take shape across from Douglass Park

The 90-unit Rauner Family Veteran Studios will open later this year

April 29, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Artist housing and theater project ready to rise in Humboldt Park

The five-story Paseo Boricua Arts Building includes 24 affordable apartments and a black box theater

April 23, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

East Garfield Park

Sustainable 'Garfield Green' apartments move forward

The 81-unit development will bring new affordable housing, retail, and public space to vacant West Side sites

April 22, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Chicago housing policy

City boosts affordable housing requirements for new developments

The revised Affordable Requirements Ordinance passed the Chicago City Council by a 42-8 margin

April 21, 2021 by Jay Koziarz