Posts Tagged ‘community outreach’
Belray Apartments, Chicago, IL
Located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, Belray Apartments was originally designed by Dennis Langley of Weese Langley Weese Architects in 1920s. The four-story brick building was acquired by Mercy Housing in 1999 and transformed into a supportive housing complex for single adults experiencing homelessness. Rehabilitation of the existing 70-unit SRO includes reconfiguring resident and employee services…
Read MoreRuth Ellis Clairmont Center featured in MSHDA Video Series
MSHDA featured Ruth Ellis Clairmont Center in a three-part video series sharing the goals of the project while interviewing staff. The mixed-use project is currently under construction in Detroit’s Piety Hill neighborhood and will create 43 units of permanent supportive housing for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness along with spaces for social services, health care, and…
Read MoreBUILD The Future Gala 2022
Key Change: A gallery partnership between Weinberg/Newton Gallery and Mercy Housing Lakefront
LISC Chicago’s Neighborhood Development Awards Honors 25 Years of Top Community Development Projects and Architectural Achievements Across the City
Fairfield Innovation Plan Community Meeting
Catherine Baker and Terran Wilson joined Camiros and Blacks In Green in Huntington, WV last week to discuss the Fairfield Innovation Plan with residents. The spirited community meeting focused on dreams for what the neighborhood will become. We are excited to team with Camiros on this project and to see what the future holds for…
Read MoreWoodlawn Park featured in I Look Up Film Challenge
AIA recently launched their third annual I Look Up Film Challenge; a competition that encourages collaboration between architects and filmmakers to share architectural stories. This year’s theme, Blueprint for Better, focuses on projects that are helping bring positive social change to communities. Thanks to filmmaker Mohammad Abassi, LBBA’s multi-phase Woodlawn Park project was submitted to…
Read MoreOn The Table: Tools to Create Affordable, Resilient, and Sustainable Neighborhoods
What are the tools or incentives to preserve affordable housing in areas with heavy gentrification? How do we ensure that the public’s voice is heard? As part of the 2017 On The Table held in May, the Lawyers‘ Committee for Better Housing brought together people interested in affordable housing and community development to map a vision for Chicago’s communities…
Read MoreReflecting on the Ethical Redevelopment Salon Series
This text first appeared in “Ethical Redevelopment Salon Sessions: Written Reflections,” published by The University of Chicago and Place Lab. It documents our experience participating in the year-long Salon Series and our ambitions for architects to promote equity within the urban environment. Learn more about Place Lab’s work and the 9 Principles of Ethical Redevelopment…
Read MoreTeens Tour City Gardens
Teens from the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s After School Matters were taken on a tour of nearly-completed City Gardens as part of their research in affordable housing! Joined by Jason Hill of Michaels Development Company, Pete Landon and Trish Girdwood introduced the students to LBBA’s work, opportunities for them in the field, and community-based design approaches which included role-playing and…
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