A groundbreaking ceremony was held for The Montclare at Lawndale, a new affordable assisted living community in Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood. The community, managed by Gardant Management Solutions, will operate through the Illinois Supportive Living Program, which provides a residential alternative to nursing homes.
Funding sources for the $27.7 million project include a loan from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, city of Chicago HOME Funds, a TIF grant, and an Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant.
The Montclare at Lawndale will house 120 private studio and one-bedroom apartments. Each of the private apartments will feature a kitchenette, bathroom with shower and grab bars, individually controlled heating and air conditioning units, and an emergency alert system. In addition, The Montclare will have community areas, including a dining room, movie theater, and fitness area.
Construction of the community is being managed through a joint venture involving Safeway Construction, Brown Construction Co. Inc., and the Joseph J. Duffy Co.
