CHICAGO – Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly completed Lakeview Landing affordable housing development, a City-backed project which is introducing 37 100% affordable homes designed to serve residents with disabilities. Mayor Johnson was joined by Alderman Bennett Lawson (44th), Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Executive Director Kristen Faust, Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Lissette Castaneda, and Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Commissioner Rachel Arfa.

"Lakeview Landing demonstrates what the City and community can do when we commit to dignity, accessibility and inclusion," said Mayor Brandon Johnson. "I am proud to help cut the ribbon to this project and take another step in our journey to build and preserve housing across Chicago that is safe, affordable, and suited to each community's specific needs."

"Accessible, affordable housing is the backbone of strong neighborhoods and a thriving city, and I am thrilled to welcome 37 new units to the 44th Ward," said Alderman Bennett Lawson. "I'm grateful to the Lakeview Landing Team for their commitment to our community and their work to make it a stronger, more welcoming, and inclusive place for all residents."

Lakeview Landing will provide 37 affordable rental homes for households earning 30% to of the Area Median Income (AMI). Each unit is a one-bedroom. Two homes are reserved to serve as Permanant Supportive Housing (PSI) through which residents will be paired with nearby mental health services.

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The project received $5.8 million in financing and capital support from the Department of Housing (DOH), which supplemented funding provided by IHDA. Today's ribbon cutting is the latest milestone in Mayor Johnson's Building Better Chicago initiative which has guided the City's ongoing work to confront the housing crisis by growing Chicago's housing stock and expanding accessible housing opportunities.

"Creating accessible housing isn't just about meeting codes. It's about building a city where everyone, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to live independently and with dignity," said Department of Housing Commissioner Lissette Castañeda. "Lakeview Landing demonstrates how affordable housing can be built intentionally to serve all residents, especially people with disabilities who have historically been left out of our housing system. This project moves us closer to a city where every Chicagoan can navigate no matter their physical abilities."

The six-story building elevator serviced building is located in the heart of Lakeview at 835 W. Addison St., just steps from the CTA Red Line Addison Stop and multiple bus routes. The transit-oriented development emphasizes sustainability while connecting residents to jobs, healthcare, and critical amenities across Chicago.

Strategically located near Lakeview's vibrant business corridors, the development provides residents immediate access to goods and services while promoting equitable economic development in the North Side neighborhood.

Every unit is designed to be fully accessible, ensuring inclusive housing for residents with disabilities. All 37 apartments are one-bedrooms, providing stability and independence for individuals and families seeking affordable housing.

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"I applaud Lakeview Landing's intentional commitment to serving people with disabilities, including people who may have more than one disability, while also creating and maintaining opportunities to live independently in our vibrant communities," said MOPD Commissioner Rachel Arfa.  "This is yet another step forward towards making Chicago the most accessible and inclusive city in the world."

The project was developed in partnership between the Over the Rainbow Association and Lakeview Lutheran Church. Over the Rainbow works to provide a range of housing solutions for disabled residents, in their nearly three decades of work serving the community they've completed 13 development projects to expand accessible housing and support services across Northern Illinois.

"Over the Rainbow is incredibly proud to partner with the Lakeview Luteran Church, our new Lakeview neighbors, and the City of Chicago in providing 37 new accessible, affordable apartments for people with disabilities" said Eric Huffman, CEO of Over the Rainbow.

Mayor Johnson remains committed to delivering more affordable homes and projects which spark economic development in Lakeview and communities across Chicago. Mayor Johnson has put the construction of affordable homes at the center of his strategy to make Chicago more affordable for working people.

Mayor Johnson's landmark Green Social Housing ordinance made Chicago the first major city in the U.S. to implement the social housing model. Utilizing funds from Mayor Johnson's $1.25 billion Housing and Economic Development Bond, the City created a revolving loan fund operated by an independent non-profit designed to spur mixed-income housing development across the city.

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