HABITAT CHICAGO AT WORK IN WEST PULLMAN

Habitat Chicago is working in West Pullman to build on and add to the existing strengths of the community. Our multi-year investments in West Pullman include:

Affordable homeownership: Working on neighboring blocks in West Pullman, we are currently building a 20-unit townhome development named Maple Park Landing. These new, single-family, energy-efficient townhomes will be purchased by households who qualify for our Affordable Homeownership Program and commit to taking homeownership courses and completing volunteer hours. Learn more about the program here.

 

Block Build events: Over the course of two years, we conducted four Block Build events as a way of bringing home improvements to families in need. Through these events, hundreds of neighbors and volunteers came together to realize 57 home and lot improvement projects on specific West Pullman blocks. This program has been retired in favor of our Neighborhood Grants Initiative. 

 

Neighborhood Grants Initiative: Developed out of our experience with Block Build, this initiative provides small grants for resident-led groups who want to work on small-scale improvement projects together. It’s a chance for neighbors to reconnect with each other and their community, while improving the visual appeal of their neighborhood. Learn more about the program here.

 

Home Care Education: An aging housing stock in West Pullman necessitates maintenance and repair interventions to keep home environments healthy, safe and comfortable. This educational program proves hands-on classes, videos, and articles that focus on topics related to common housing needs in Chicago, with the goal of equipping homeowners with the knowledge and resources needed to start their next home improvement project. Learn more about the program here.