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On the Lawn: Presented by The National Public Housing Museum and WBEZ Chicago
We’re so pleased to sponsor On the Lawn: Hosted by Roxanne Shanté with Music by DJ Spinderella this summer on 8/25 in Millennium Park! The National Public Housing Museum and WBEZChicago are presenting this FREE concert featuring artists with meaningful connections to public housing, including: ⭐️ Roxanne Shanté ⭐️ DJ Spinderella ⭐️ Isaiah Sharkey ⭐️…
Read MoreLBBA is seeking a Project Architect/Designer
PROJECT ARCHITECT / DESIGNER WITH 5-10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE We are seeking a talented Project Architect/ Designer with excellent design, communication, and technical skills to join our team. The candidate should have experience working on larger, multi-unit housing projects and knowledge of the Chicago Zoning Code and Planned Development process. The position requires familiarity and…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Celebration — The Anchor at Mariners Inn
LBBA was delighted to celebrate the groundbreaking for The Anchor at Mariners Inn. The project has been in the works for a while and the excitement surrounding this significant development was communicated throughout speeches from Detroit’s mayor, Mike Duggan, the director of MSHDA, and other board members, staff, and clients of Mariners Inn. The Mariners…
Read MoreSouth Suburban Senior Housing Apartments Ribbon Cutting
South Suburban Senior Housing Apartments in downtown Harvey, also known as the YMCA building, had its celebratory ribbon cutting last Thursday. Mayor Christopher Clark, Toni Preckwinkle, POAH’s Vice President of Real Estate Development for the Midwest Region, Bill Eager, and residents spoke, while many other HUD, POAH, and community members were there to show support.…
Read MoreApril Baby Shower
March showers bring spring and summer babies. Congratulations to Alexis, Ashley, and Jennifer. We can’t wait to welcome more babies to the LBBA family!
Read MoreWomen’s History Month: Maya Angelou
As Women’s History Month comes to an end, we’re taking the opportunity to highlight Maya Angelou, an author, poet, and civil rights activist whose words have inspired generations. One of her best-known writings, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” is a pivotal autobiography that explores her early life and experiences with racism and trauma.…
Read MoreFirebird Community Arts
We had so much fun at Firebird Community Arts’ hot shop yesterday, where we got the chance to craft glass-blown paperweights and bowls with the help of the Firebird artists. Firebird Community Arts is a wonderful organization that supports individuals through two fire-based art forms, glass blowing and ceramics. Their signature program, Project FIRE, is…
Read MoreMarch Lunch & Learn: Design Committee
One of our favorite parts about being back in the office? Our lunch & Learns, especially if pizza is involved. This week, the Design Committee led an office-wide charrette to gather new ideas for a current project. This not only brought a fresh perspective for the team working on the building, but it gave the…
Read MoreWomen’s History Month: Lucy Gonzalez Parsons
Today’s highlight for Women’s History Month — Lucy Gonzalez Parsons. A fierce activist and leading figure in the early Chicago labor movement, Parsons is known for her striking prose and unwavering political efforts. Parsons fought for the rights of the poor and disenfranchised by rallying people to stand up against the oppressive economic system that…
Read MoreHappy Women’s Day!
Happy Women’s Day! We’re proud to work beside talented women who are helping shape our communities with care, especially in a field that’s deficient in diversity and inclusion. Thanks for all that you do and keep inspiring us every day!
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