Chicago begins redevelopment of former LeClaire Courts public housing site
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 13
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What happened
Redevelopment has begun at the former LeClaire Courts public housing site on Chicago's Southwest Side. This multiphase project is planned to provide up to 700 homes and new amenities in the Garfield Ridge area. The initial phase will include 183 affordable housing units.
From abc7chicago.com
Why it matters
The project marks the start of a long-planned effort to provide affordable housing in the Garfield Ridge area. The initial phase allows former LeClaire Courts residents opportunities to return to the community.
From abc7chicago.com
Who's involved
- ChicagoThe location where the housing redevelopment is taking place.
- Mike RodriguezAlderman representing a ward within the city of Chicago.
- HabitatInvolved in the large-scale affordable housing redevelopment project.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- New affordable housing project could change Chicago Housing Authority's mandateNew affordable housing project could change Chicago Housing Authority's mandatePossible
- New affordable housing project may support Brandon Johnson's goalsThe LeClaire Courts redevelopment may support Brandon Johnson's goals for affordable housingPossible
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The entities involved
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Chicago
city and county seat of Cook County, and largest city in State of Illinois, United States of America
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Mike Rodriguez
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Habitat
international furniture store chain