Tenants and organizers have worked long and hard to secure this rehab, and the results are phenomenal! Related Companies was recently honored with the Outstanding For-Profit Neighborhood Real Estate Project Award for Parkway Gardens. At the …
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Tenants and organizers have worked long and hard to secure this rehab, and the results are phenomenal! Related Companies was recently honored with the Outstanding For-Profit Neighborhood Real Estate Project Award for Parkway Gardens. At the urging of the Parkway Gardens Tenant Association with support from MTO, Related Companies has successfully taken on one of Chicago’s largest, oldest and most troubled housing developments and restored it as an asset to the Woodlawn community.
Once home to Michelle Obama, Parkway Gardens was built as a 13-acre co-op in the 1950′s. With 35 buildings and over 700 units, this complex is a cornerstone of the community and we are thrilled to see it restored to its former glory. We are so proud of the tenants of Parkway Gardens!
This Thursday, we will be joining the Midwest Pesticide Action Center to relate the recent changes in Chicago’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance related to controlling bed bugs. On December 23rd, the city of Chicago …
Mass evictions and drastic rent increases have long been a staple tool of unscrupulous real estate developers. Now, tenants in 2536 N. Sawyer, a 50-unit apartment complex in Logan Square purchased by M. Fishman & Co., …
The polar vortex is back! Tonight, temps are expected to drop to 6 below zero. A wind chill warning is in effect from 3 a.m. Monday through 9 a.m. Wednesday. Wind chills during the advisory period …
January is National Radon Action Month. Everyone is encouraged to test their home for harmful levels of radon. Radon is a natural colorless, odorless radioactive gas and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. …
Happy New Year! We want to thank you for your support over the past year. Together we made significant strides towards making sure that everyone has safe, decent and accessible housing that is affordable. Together we …
On December 23rd, Chicago’s new bed bug ordinance will go into effect! Bed bugs have been creating havoc for landlords, tenants and home owners alike. The new law seeks to balance the needs of landlords and …
By John Bartlett[1]
The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood. — Martin Luther King, Jr.[2]
The housing crisis of the past few years has …
Join us for MTO’s Annual Membership Holiday Party & Awards Dinner!
Date: Friday Dec. 6th, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Place: Chicago Urban League (4510 S Michigan)
Parking available; handicapped accessible
Come celebrate another successful year fighting for …
Debra and Jimi Miller are tenant leaders with MTO. The Millers have been active at MTO over the past year and got involved when they received a housing choice voucher. Prior to receiving the voucher, …
