The Renaissance and The Washington
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