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Creating affordability in all of Chicago

Children's Memorial redevelopment to bring Lincoln Park's first new affordable homes in 35 years

Did you know that 64 of the 540 apartments planned for McCaffrey Interest Inc.'s $350 million development will be affordable? MPC applauds this move, while recognizing that it is as rare as a spring breeze in this unspeakable winter. We have begun researching how other cities have created affordable homes in profitable housing markets—and how we can help Chicago make new inclusive developments like McCaffrey's commonplace rather than extraordinary.

How budget sequestration continues to impact Illinois families How budget sequestration continues to impact Illinois families
  • The Connector
  • By Breann Gala and MPC AmeriCorps VISTA Member Kaitlyn McClain
  • Apr 16, 2014
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is the nation’s largest rental assistance program. It…
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This past weekend was a rainy one, followed by a rather jarringly snowy Monday, followed by a damp…
Talking Transit: Sketching a future for Chicagoland transportation policy Talking Transit: Sketching a future for Chicagoland transportation policy
Published monthly, MPC’s Talking Transit provides updates about transit-related activities around…

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2014 Illinois Governor's Conference on Affordable Housing
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