2023 Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Impact Report - Report - Page 15
489
170
319
$258
DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT
TOTAL APARTMENTS
CHA APARTMENTS
OTHER AFFORDABLE
APARTMENTS
MILLION
TOTAL INVESTMENT
Lawson House
In 1931, the 24-story Victor F. Lawson House YMCA at 30 W.
Chicago opened as a refuge for thousands of young immigrants
coming to Chicago to follow their dreams. More than 90 years
later, what was once the largest Single Room Occupancy (SRO)
building in the city is paying tribute to its compassionate past
and has been transformed into 409 affordable studio apartments
in the Gold Coast.
Twenty-five percent of the apartments are fully accessible,
and residents have access to onsite social services and ground
floor retail. CHA is providing 130 Project Based Vouchers,
guaranteeing $72 million in rental assistance over 30 years.
“With this building, the people who live here are being shown
the care and dignity they deserve,” CHA CEO Tracey Scott said.
“Healthy, thriving communities are for everyone. The Gold Coast
isn’t just for those with gold. ”
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