LUCHA Madres Unidas, Chicago, IL
Lacking decent, affordable housing in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, a group of single mothers gathered together and requested assistance from LUCHA, a non-profit organization. The 61 new, affordable rental units are scattered throughout the neighborhood and consist of three flats and a six flat with a community space. The units are designed with the input from the mothers.
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL
Status
Completed 2004
Unit Count
61
Client
Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA)
Contractor
Thrush Construction Company
Consultants
Calor Design Group (Mechanical)
GFGR, Inc. (Structural)
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