CHICAGO, IL - Woodlawn, A Choice Neighborhood developed by Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), received the 2018 Chicago Community Trust Outstanding Community Plan Award on April 5. Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago presented the 24th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA) in front of more than 1,500 attendees. The awards recognize and honor the top community development, real estate development and architectural design projects in the city’s neighborhoods.
Chicago construction company, Joseph J. Duffy Co., recently completed the Trianon Lofts for POAH, a housing and retail project that is a key component in the neighborhood’s revival. Trianon Lofts is the first predominantly market rate rental housing built in Woodlawn in more than 50 years.
“This project is the most recent addition to the redevelopment of the former Grove Parc apartments in Woodlawn,” said Joseph Beuttas, vice president, business development for Joseph J. Duffy Co. “We are pleased to play an important role in the neighborhood’s revitalization and congratulate Preservation of Affordable Housing on this prestigious recognition.”
According to the award program book, the “collaborative community development partnerships and investments (in Woodlawn) are having a dramatic impact on economic vitality and quality of life. The population has increased 15% – the first increase in decades – new jobs are being created, and the numbers of vacant properties and violent crimes have plummeted.”
A complete list of this year’s Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards winners is available on the organization’s website, www.lisc-cnda.org .
About Joseph J. Duffy Company: Founded in 1923, the Joseph J. Duffy Co. focuses on multi-unit residential construction of all types. The Chicago-area firm is skilled in both market rate and affordable multi-family housing; however, they are focusing on the growing middle market senior living developments. Projects include new construction, renovation and construction management services for all types of commercial and industrial facilities within a 200-mile radius of Chicago. For more information, visit jjduffy.com. Contact them via email at info@jjduffy.com or call (773) 777-6700, attention Joseph Beuttas.
About Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH): POAH is a mission-driven affordable housing nonprofit with offices in Chicago and Boston. POAH’S mission is to preserve and steward affordable rental housing to provide stability, hope and economic security to low-to-moderate income families. POAH owns and operates approximately 9,000 affordable homes at more than 80 properties in nine states and the District of Columbia.