Chicago: Mayor Brandon Johnson Breaks Ground on C.A.R.E. Manor, Bringing 44 Affordable Homes Designed for Multi-Generational Living to West Garfield Park
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CHICAGO ~ Chicago Mayor Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Project in West Garfield Park

Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with United for Better Living, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Alderman Jason Ervin (28th), and Department of Housing Commissioner Lissette Castañeda, gathered to break ground on C.A.R.E. Manor in West Garfield Park. This project, funded by the Mayor's $1.25B Housing and Economic Development Bond, aims to transform vacant land into 44 affordable homes designed to support families and multi-generational living.

In his remarks, Mayor Johnson emphasized the importance of community-centric investments in growing neighborhoods without displacing long-time residents. "By delivering affordable, family-sized homes, we're creating opportunities for Chicagoans in every phase of life to plant their roots in our incredible city," he stated. He also thanked the private-sector, community, and faith partners who have come together to make this project a reality.

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The need for affordable housing that accommodates multiple generations and evolving family needs is reflected in the design of C.A.R.E. Manor. Out of the 44 units, 43 will be two- and three-bedroom apartments while one will be a single-bedroom unit. Additionally, all units will be adaptable and 50% will be fully accessible to residents with physical disabilities.

Bishop David Whittley, CEO and Board President of United for Better Living, expressed his gratitude for the project's development. "Representing years of vision, faith, and persistence among community and civic partners," he said,"this development will provide quality affordable housing at a time when demand is so great that a waitlist began forming before construction started."

The $32 million development is being supported by up to $9.5 million in tax increment financing (TIF) support, $9.75 million in HED Bond funds, and approximately $14.76 million in tax-exempt bond volume cap. The use of these funds is expected to generate approximately $9.5 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity. The Johnson administration also granted two previously City-owned parcels to United for Better Living to alleviate project costs.

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DOH Commissioner Lissette Castañeda highlighted the impact of this project on the West Garfield Park community. "By transforming formerly vacant land into forty-four affordable housing units, we are helping revitalize the Washington Boulevard corridor while investing directly in the residents who have called this community home for decades," she stated.

All 44 apartments will be affordable to households earning at or below 60% of the area median income (AMI), with two units at 30% AMI, five units at 50% AMI, and 37 units at 60% AMI. This project is located near the W. Madison St. commercial corridor and roughly a half mile from the Cicero CTA Green Line station, contributing to the ongoing revitalization of the West Garfield Park and West Side communities.

Mayor Johnson remains committed to delivering more affordable homes and supporting projects that drive greater economic vitality in communities across Chicago. This project is just one example of his administration's efforts to create a larger, more diverse housing stock and provide thousands of new affordable homes for working people in Chicago.

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