A groundbreaking has been held for the upcoming affordable housing development known as C.A.R.E Manor at 4531 West Washington Boulevard in West Garfield Park. We last covered the project in late 2025 as it received its building permits. Since then, additional renderings have been revealed by designer Triad Consortium LTC.
Site plan of C.A.R.E Manor by Triad Consortium LTC
Rendering of C.A.R.E Manor by Triad Consortium LTC
Located on the corner with North Kenton Avenue, the project is being led by nonprofit United For Better Living and will replace a large vacant lot. The U-shaped structure will hug the edge of the property and contain a small courtyard in the center with a children’s playground, paved walkways, planters, and a 21-space parking lot accessed from the alley.
Rendering of C.A.R.E Manor by Triad Consortium LTC
Rendering of C.A.R.E Manor by Triad Consortium LTC
The three-story structure will hold 44 residential units aimed at small families, with 43 of them being a mix of two- and three-bedroom layouts and a single one-bedroom unit, all of which can be converted to be fully accessible. The interiors will feature modern finishes, large bedrooms with direct window access, and on-site laundry.
Rendering of C.A.R.E Manor by Triad Consortium LTC
Rendering of C.A.R.E Manor by Triad Consortium LTC
Additionally, the organization will offer on-site social services, including access to a food pantry, adult learning, and GED support, according to Block Club. The $32 million project is being funded via a mix of TIF funds, which we covered in 2023, along with bonds and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Construction is set to be completed in the fall of 2027.
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This is great. I like how the balconies and play area are centered around the parking lot.
North of $725K per unit for stick-frame construction on land that was, I believe, free. Amazing.
The last filed. 990 I could locate for United for Better Living was for 2020 and the executive compensation was just short of 50% of their total donations. At $725K per unit perhaps they should reconsider their purpose. They could house three times as many people through buying existing properties or rehabbing distressed properties.