Hope Manor Joliet has been named a winner of the 2019 Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award in the Veterans Housing category. A national award announced by the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC), the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Awards recognize excellence in the affordable housing industry and organizations that have demonstrated especially…
DetailsJane has been appointed to serve on the Evanston Plan Commission. The Plan Commission is responsible for hearing public comment, initiating studies, and advising the City Council on matters related to land use, zoning, physical planning, and urban design. Nine voting members are appointed by the Mayor and serve up to two three-year terms. Daniel Burnham once…
DetailsElizabeth and Michelle returned to The Kilpatrick Renaissance to volunteer with Renaissance Social Services and the Kilpatrick Garden Club for a Community Garden Beautification Day. They spent the day preparing the garden for senior residents and community members to later plant their desired fruits, veggies, and flowers, as well as helping some of the residents realize their garden plot…
DetailsOn April 29, a groundbreaking ceremony was held outside of Jackson, MI for the proposed Andy’s Place Apartments development. This is a 51 unit permanent supportive housing development for people in recovery from opioid addiction. It will consist of two buildings: one with 40 one bedroom dwelling units and first-floor community and supportive service spaces…
DetailsTodd and Michelle recently celebrated the Grand Opening of Heritage Woods & White Oaks of Noblesville, a new 4-story residential care facility that provides both assisted living services and memory care support in Noblesville, Indiana. The building was designed to promote dignity & independence for seniors in a home-like environment. It features 100 individual studio…
DetailsFollowing the successful trip to the Rural Studio made by members of the WJW staff last year, a second group traveled to Detroit to explore various revitalization efforts within the city limits. The four-day excursion included a guided walking tour of the downtown area and its many historic buildings, visits to the Michigan Urban Farming…
DetailsMichelle and Jacquie recently traveled down to Terre Haute, Indiana to celebrate Silver Birch of Terre Haute’s Grand Opening. The three-story residential care facility features 119 individual studio and one-bedroom units, along with a variety of amenities designed to promote independence and dignity for seniors of all financial means. Community amenities include a central dining…
DetailsFresh off the grand opening for the project, Metro Landing of Swansea received the 2019 Wyvetter H. Younge Award, which recognizes champions in affordable housing. The award was presented at this year’s Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing, co-hosted by IHC and IHDA. The award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding affordable housing developments…
DetailsSeveral members of WJW and their guests recently attended the Build Territory event, an after-work gathering and fundraiser to support Territory’s urban design program for Chicago teens. In addition to co-sponsoring this event, WJW was also honored to receive a Hands on Partner award from Territory in recognition of our collaboration and involvement with this non-profit organization!…
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