Chicago’s vacant 32-acre site gets $127m housing redevelopment plan
The Chicago city council has recently granted approval for redevelopment plans at the LeClaire Courts site. The initial phase will feature two six-story buildings containing 183 apartments and a childcare facility, with approximately 90 percent of the units designated for low-income households. Set to begin construction in late 2026, this project aims to breathe new life into the area, fostering…
Fifteen years after the Chicago Housing Authority demolished LeClaire Courts, a 32-acre vacant site near Midway International Airport, the Chicago City Council has approved a $127 million redevelopment plan. The project will provide 183 affordable apartments across two six-story buildings on Cicero Avenue, with the potential to expand to 700 units in the future.
The broader vision also includes commercial space and public open areas. The site, once a large public housing development completed in the 1950s, had become emblematic of the challenges faced by mid-century public housing projects across the country. The first phase of the redevelopment will occupy the west side of Cicero Avenue between 44th and 45th streets, providing easy access to public transit and major highways.
The new buildings will include a childcare center, community rooms, retail spaces, and amenities like a fitness center and laundry facilities. Over 90 percent of the 183 homes in Phase I will be affordable, with the remainder available as market-rate apartments. The redevelopment is led by a partnership between Cabrera Capital Partners, The Habitat Company, and The George Sollitt Construction Company, with construction expected to begin in late 2026.
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