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The Chicago Housing Authority photo archive is a window to the agency’s celebrated history, from the early stages of public housing to the groundbreaking Plan for Transformation to the Authority’s new strategy − Plan Forward: Communities that Work. The images portray the CHA from its infancy to today.
CHA provides housing to more than 50,000 families and individuals in Chicago and has a variety of opportunities available to help residents along their path toward self-sufficiency.
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CHA has a large senior population and is committed to providing them with quality housing and services that range from health and well being to social gatherings.
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CHA has played a key part in the history of Chicago, between the politicians and bureaucrats who ran the organization to the individuals who grew up in it's apartments.
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CHA sends over 100 youth off to college across the nation during its annual Take Flight College Reception.
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CHA staff and their families participate in the annual Bud Billiken Parade on King Drive in Bronzeville.
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Plan Forward is CHA’s strategic initiative that helps to build strong, vibrant neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago.
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We host a number of holiday events for CHA youth throughout the holiday season in partnership with the Chicago Bulls, White Sox and many other organizations.
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Mayor Emanuel, Acting CEO Jones and HUD Secretary Julian Castro Open Revitalized Park Boulevard
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Family Housing is our traditional public housing buildings that have been renovated as part of the Plan for Transformation.
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Our mixed-income properties bring economic diversity to the forefront by providing opportunities for public housing, affordable housing and market-rate residents to live in the same developments.
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CHA operates almost 10,000 senior units across the City of Chicago and focuses on providing our seniors with a high quality of life.