New affordable townhomes pique interest in East Garfield Park
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Harrison Row Townhomes. Photo courtesy of Structured Development
A new development is bringing much-needed affordable homes to the West Side.
The big picture: Chicago is lacking an estimated 120,000 affordable units.
State of play: Structured Development is rolling out 40 townhomes in phases along Harrison Street in East Garfield Park — part of a public/private partnership in the once-blighted neighborhood.
- Half of the Harrison Row Townhomes have already sold. Modular two-story, three-bedroom duplexes along Harrison Street are still available. They start at $245,000.
Zoom in: These townhomes were created after the city passed an Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO), which is designed to reserve affordable homes for households earning up to 120% of the area median income (AMI).
What's next: Other projects coming to East Garfield Park and the West Side include a transit-oriented development next to the Kedzie stop on the Green Line.