Unique housing model for people with disabilities.
In the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago.
Vintage 1920’s hotel transformed for permanent supportive housing for individuals with severe mental illness who are at risk of homelessness.
51 studio apartments.
Tailored amenities include a fitness room, a beautifully landscaped interior courtyard, and a roof garden with commanding views of downtown Chicago and Wrigley Field.
Innovations
A unique housing model for people with disabilities or mental illness who are at risk of homelessness.
Elements of the previous hotel are incorporated into the design.
Community Advantages
Chicago Green Homes 3-stars and Green Communities Certified with Green Roof, Solar Thermal Hot Water, Energy Efficient Systems and Appliances.
Two ground level, retail storefronts provide employment opportunities for residents of the building.
On-site supportive services provided by Thresholds include medical, educational, job training and placement, and community outreach.
Brinshore Partnership
Thresholds, one of Chicago’s most respected non-profit mental illness supportive service providers.
Awards
Bruce Abrams Good Neighbor Award 2015
Chicago Neighborhood Development Award for Excellence in Architecture in 2014
Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Outstanding Non-Profit Neighborhood Real Estate Project
Multifamily Executive's 2014 P.O.Y. Merit Award
Honorable mention for the 2014 Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Award for excellence in green housing.
