Chicago, IL balances affordable housing and community cohesion goals with tiny home pilot

Chicago, IL Tiny Home Community Pilot Affordable Housing

Planning

City officials plan a Request for Proposals in early 2023 for project partners. Selected builders will construct three communities of up to eight tiny homes for residents facing housing insecurity. Accessible common spaces provide opportunities for recreation and shared experiences among neighbors. The proposed communities will be built on city-owned land for reduced project costs. The pilot is funded by local bond and federal housing funds.

Land Use Planning / Development Low-income Housing Affordable Housing

Chicago, IL

Municipality in Illinois

United States

Newsworthy

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Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara told the City Council Friday the program will launch on city-owned land to eliminate land acquisition costs.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to build tiny home communities in Chicago | WBEZ Chicago

Billed as a way to create more affordable housing, the city’s plan envisions two or three communities of tiny homes.

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