Posts Tagged ‘near west side’

Grand Opening: McCrory Senior Apartments

McCrory Senior Apartments Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Walter Burnett, Audra Hamernik (IHDA's Executive Director), David Brint (Brinshore), and community leaders

McCrory Senior Apartments had their Grand Opening today! The project is 5-stories, 62-units of affordable housing for seniors on the Near West Side of Chicago where they’ll have access to amenities such as a theatre room, community room, on-site management, and a fitness room. Artwork at the main entry and decorative moments that refer to the neighboring…

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McCrory Senior Apartments, Chicago, IL

McCrory Senior Apartments exterior view from corner showing context with First Baptist Congregational Church

McCrory Senior Apartments is the development of a stretch of ten vacant lots on Chicago’s Near West Side into 62 units of affordable housing for low-income seniors. The project is a transit-oriented development located in a highly desirable area, just three blocks from United Center and walkable or easily accessible to restaurants, retail shops, supportive…

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LBBA’s New Office: We’ve Moved!

View of Landon Bone Baker Architects' new office from the back of the space

It’s been almost 4 weeks since we’ve moved and we’re loving the new space! Our new office has a very warm and welcoming feel from a high ceiling with exposed trusses and natural light pouring in through large windows on almost all sides. An open layout for easy collaboration and a familiar feel to our…

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Construction Progress: McCrory Senior Apartments joins the community

McCrory Senior Apartments construction progress as of September 18th

Just west of Union Park at the SE intersection of Washington and Paulina, McCrory Senior Housing is taking shape amongst a myriad of neighbors.   Within the four blocks that meet at this corner, you can find historic mansions, contemporary 2- to 4-flats, apartments, condos, a learning center, and elementary school. McCrory’s community development partner,…

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City Gardens, Chicago, IL

Chicago’s once beautiful Near West Side has been a challenging neighborhood since 1968 when much of the area was destroyed during the King riots. As with other such areas there continues to be a critical need for safe family housing that offers choice and a sense of place and community identity so children and families…

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Grand Opening: City Gardens

Wide view of City Garden's courtyard, community center, and apartment units

City Gardens, a 76-unit mixed-income development in Chicago’s Near West Side, is now officially open! The new development is made up of seven three-story buildings surrounding a large courtyard, where residents have access to the community garden, picnic area, grill stations, and community center. City Gardens also features various green features such as bio swales…

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