CHA's next big thing

Apr. 20, 2013
As high-rises have come down, the Chicago Housing Authority has had to readjust plans for mixed-income developments amid the economic downtown.

CHA examines mixed-income equation

May. 7, 2012
It's been 12 years since the Chicago Housing Authority embarked on its Plan for Transformation, the effort to dismantle the city's notorious high rise housing projects. So far the results so far have been less than stellar. 

CHA plans to transform Lathrop Homes raises community concerns

Nov. 16, 2011
The Chicago Housing Authority’s Lathrop Homes have stood at the intersection of Diversey, Clybourn and Damen Avenues since the late 1930s. The homes were scheduled for major renovations.

Lewis Jordan: Plan for Transformation 10 years in

Jan. 24, 2011
Overcoming economic hardships and creating self-sufficient residents are two main goals  of the Chicago Housing Authority ten years into its Plan for Transformation. Speaking to the City Club of Chicago Monday, CHA CEO Lewis Jordan said, “We’re almost at the end of the road.&rd

Vocalo Daily Snippet: A friendly argument over the CHA's 'Plan for Transformation'

Feb. 15, 2010
Brian challenged Alden Loury of The Chicago Reporter to a friendly debate about the Chicago Housing Authority's Plan for Transformation. His first question: Do you REALLY think it would've been better to have left the projects there?