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Housing
Greater Grand Boulevard is about to experience the impact
of the reconfiguration of public housing to a far greater degree than
any community in Chicago, perhaps in the country. This community has
the highest concentration of public housing units in the nation. Two
of the most troubled public housing developments in the United States
are located in Greater Grand Boulevard: Stateway Gardens and Robert Taylor
Homes. The Chicago Housing Authority has announced the demolition of
11,000 high rise units within ten to 15 years. While future plans for
the accommodation of residents remains uncertain at this time, the Chicago
Housing Authority and residents share a desire to achieve mixed-income
communities that will enhance the quality of life for public housing
residents.
Objectives of Housing
Completion of a community-generated housing design studio
leading to one symposium and 40 community dialogues over three years
on affordable housing and options for public housing residents in Bronzeville.
Affordable Housing for Bronzeville
| Activity |
IIT Partners |
Community Partners |
| IIT / Harvard Design Studio |
Center for Community Development & Technology
College of Architecture
Harvard Graduate School of Design |
MidSouth Planning and Development Commission
Centers for New Horizons
City of Chicago, Department of Housing
City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development
Chicago Housing Authority |
| Community Dialogue Series |
Center for Community Development & Technology |
Same as above
Local Areas Councils, Stateway and Robert Taylor |
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