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Parkside of Oldtown This project replaced the high-rises of Cabrini Extension North with townhouses and mid-rise apartments (see p151). The redevelopment’s community-based planning process involved FitzGerald Associates, the Chicago Housing Authority, and local residents. Location Chicago, IL
Completed 2006 ongoing Occupied 2007 Construction Cost n/a Architect FitzGerald Associates Architects
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Size 780 units 32 buildings 18 acres
Purpose low-income rental affordable and market-rate condominiums for sale Status U.S. EPA Smart Growth Award 2009 occupied