Location:  Chicago’s Woodlawn Park neighborhood

Client:  Preservation of Affordable Housing (“POAH”)

Size and Use:  $15M renovation including 219 apartments located in 13 buildings

Background:  POAH hired CRA, in conjunction with Ascendance Partners in 2012-13, to serve as the owner’s representative to renovate the multi-family communities. The renovation was part of a larger effort of POAH to invest and transform the Woodlawn Park neighborhood.

Scope:  CRA managed the project team including the architect, engineers, inspecting architect, attorneys and general contractor to implement the following scope:

• Upgrade the apartment finishes in the kitchens, bathrooms and living areas
• Update all common areas including building entries, hallways, stairwells and exterior doors
• Extensive roof and masonry repairs
• Install a central air system
• Install solar panel systems
• Remediate lead paint
• Renovate all porch and exterior stair areas
• Upgrade electrical service
• New security systems