HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

Near West's Housing and Construction Program helps to bring new affordable housing opportunities to the community.

Eric Wright, Construction Manager.

  • 8,000 more reasons to be a homebuyer in West Haven

    There is now a new tool for homebuyers and home sellers to make purchases more affordable: an $8,000 first-time homebuyer credit available to qualifying homebuyers. When combined with other incentives offered through Find Your Place in Chicago, such as the $10,000 gift from the Partnership for New Communities, the new Credit makes buying a home now a better deal than ever.

  • Blogging for Homes in West Haven

    In addition to leading the way on commercial developments in West Haven, NWSCDC also builds new residential homes. Of the three recently constructed 2-flat homes, only one remains available.

  • 2339 W Adams for Sale

    Newly constructed 2-flat available. Only one remaining. View slideshow and brochure here. $331,500 for a 6 br, 4 ba 2,600 sqft Multi-Family Home

  • Three New Houses on the Market

    Near West recently completed construction of three new houses in the West Haven community. One may still be available.

  • Near West Side CDC develops homes, retail

    Near West Side Community Development Corporation is building a number of residential developments in West Haven, with others yet to come, along with a multi-faceted retail and commercial complex.

  • Building community from many angles

    Mention “community development” at a cocktail party and you’re likely to get a blank stare. Add the word “comprehensive” and the head-scratching really begins. But three projects underway in the New Communities Program – through St. Leonard's Ministries, South Chicago Art Center and Near Northwest Neighborhood Network – illustrate that building healthier communities often involves common-sense responses to local needs.

  • Near West Side CDC recognized for housing vision

    The Near West/South Gazette has recognized the Near West Side Community Development Corporation and Interfaith Organizing Project for their efforts in encouraging affordable housing development on Chicago's West Side.