CHA recently issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on Aug. 29 to select an experienced, qualified co-development partner for a comprehensive rehabilitation of Loomis Courts, a 125-unit, two-building affordable housing community on the Near West Side.
RFP opens Aug. 29; plan preserves long-term affordability and upgrades safety, usability and appearance for long-term resident stability at the 126-unit Near West Side development.
CHA joined Mayor Brandon Johnson, The Michaels Organization and Brinshore Development for a groundbreaking to mark the start of Legends South A3, a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of the former Robert Taylor Homes site in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood.
This spring, CHA took a major step towards protecting residents’ well-being by launching the new Healthy Homes Division. The team, led by three former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) professionals, is focused on proactively addressing lead-based paint and other environmental hazards.
CHA’s summer 2025 youth employment opportunities have provided more than 2,300 young residents, ages 13-24, with paid summer jobs, offering early exposure to career and education pathways and opportunities that stem potential summer learning loss.
LaTreva Owodele was a pre-med student a few years ago when she took a film class and promptly switched her major to filmmaking. She then signed up for the CHA’s “Become a Filmmaker” program that bolstered her interest – and her life. This is her third and final year with Become a Filmmaker, where she now serves as a mentor to the younger students.
In June, CHA launched the first citywide resident survey in recent memory, working with an external consultant to ensure honest, confidential feedback.
