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The development, a joint-venture between Evergreen Real Estate Group and Imagine Group, started under former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Invest South/West program. Read more for full details.

Evergreen Real Estate Group has broken ground on Leyden Senior Apartments, a new affordable seniors housing community in Franklin Park, roughly 20 miles outside Chicago. Read more for full details.

Evergreen Real Estate Group completed Encuentro Square Apartments in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. Read more for full details.

The company is looking to enter into a new era by further diversifying the business and expanding into new markets. Read more for details.   

Evergreen Real Estate Group announces the development of Rifle Apartments, an affordable housing community bringing 60 energy-efficient, all-electric homes to Rifle, Colorado. Situated in the city’s central business district, this project marks Rifle’s first affordable family housing initiative in over two decades. Offering modern amenities and outdoor spaces, Rifle Apartments reflects our commitment to sustainable, […]

Evergreen Real Estate Group is proud to announce that five of our communities—Linden House of Hobart, Linden House of Chicago, Linden House of Gary, Haven St. Charles, and Garden House of Maywood—have been recognized in the prestigious 2024 Rising 1000 ORA® Power Ranking by J Turner Research. This honor reflects significant improvements in the Online […]

Evergreen’s David Block Featured in Senior Housing Business In this insightful article in the August/September issue of Senior Housing Business, Evergreen’s Director of Development, David Block, and other mission-driven affordable housing leaders share their experiences tackling the industry’s pressing need for affordable senior housing and the challenges they face to add much-needed supply.If you’re looking […]

Evergreen’s Jewell Walton’s article is featured in Novogradac’s Journal of Tax Credits. Titled “RAD After Ten Years: Five Lessons Learned From A Longtime Practitioner,” this article offers valuable insights into the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just getting started in the field, we believe you’ll find this article incredibly […]

Nestled in the heart of Rockford, Illinois, lies The Terrace Senior Apartments—a cherished haven for seniors for over four decades. But this isn’t just any apartment community; it’s a place where history breathes life into every corner and where the bonds of community run deep. Picture a sunny March day in 2024, where the community […]

Today, on the first day of Women’s History Month, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on our very own Jewell Walton, Vice President of Public Partnerships at Evergreen Real Estate Group. In a recent Q&A with Multi-Housing News, Jewell shares her remarkable career journey and insights into forging effective public-private partnerships in the realm of […]

Across the country, affordable housing is being integrated with community amenities, benefiting both residents and neighbors. At Evergreen Real Estate Group, we’re proud to be part of this movement. With projects like Independence Library and Northtown Library Apartments, and projects in Colorado and Massachusetts underway, we’re demonstrating that these innovative developments are here to stay. […]

In the dynamic landscape of property management, achieving excellence in reputation is no small feat. We’re thrilled to announce that five of our Evergreen communities have clinched the prestigious Reputation’s 800 Club Award for the entirety of 2024. This not only marks a significant achievement for our properties but also reflects the unwavering dedication of […]

Celia Johnson, who goes by CeCe, is a long-time resident of the Ravenswood neighborhood in Chicago. She found a new sense of home at Ravenswood Senior Living Apartments, one of Evergreen’s Adaptive Reuse projects that transformed the old Ravenswood Hospital into an award-winning apartment building designed for seniors. In an exclusive interview, CeCe shared her […]

Evergreen’s Director of Development, David Block, discusses the inspiring Encuentro Square project in a recent radio appearance with host John Williams on the Wintrust Business Lunch series. They delve into the affordable housing shortage, rising rents, and Evergreen’s creative and compassionate initiatives. Learn how our partnership with LUCHA and the city of Chicago is transforming […]

Evergreen is heartened and inspired to see the article in the Naperville Sun/Chicago Tribune about the Hacker family’s dedication to the residents of Martin Avenue Apartments in Naperville. For three generations, the Hackers have been the heartbeat of this community, providing exceptional care to lower-income senior residents. Starting in 1988 with a simple painting job, […]

Encuentro Square is the culmination of many years of planning and hard work by dozens of public and private entities. Evergreen is proud to make this community vision a reality and provide critical affordable housing for families living near the western terminus of the 606 trail. (Read it here)

In Naperville, Illinois, a practical and impactful effort has reshaped the landscape of affordable senior housing. Evergreen and Naperville Elderly Homes Inc. (NEH) collaborated on the Martin Avenue Apartments project, achieving a remarkable transformation that combines rehabilitation and expansion. The project aimed to enhance senior living options, focusing on the rehabilitation of 122 existing units […]

Evergreen Real Estate Group announced it has been retained to manage 14 multifamily communities comprising a total of 1,931 units in Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin. The assignments include a mix of market-rate homes and affordable residences for families, seniors and disabled individuals, expanding Evergreen’s national management portfolio to more than 11,500 units. (Read […]

The prestigious Real Estate Journal has just published the announcement of Jewell Walton joining Evergreen’s dynamic team as the Vice President of Public Partnerships. Jewell Walton, an esteemed expert in affordable housing policy and development, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will drive Evergreen’s mission to new heights. Real Estate Journal’s recognition of […]

In this Seniors Housing Business article, Evergreen’s Director of Development, David Block sheds light on his first-hand experience in creating affordable housing for senior citizens, with an eye toward quality mixed-use projects, and harnessing the power of inventive problem-solving, collaboration, and embracing public-private partnerships nationwide. These approaches hold the key to tackling these challenges and […]

We are thrilled to announce that Evergreen’s transformative Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) deal in Rifle, Colorado has gained national recognition! The prestigious Multi Housing News (MHN) has showcased this remarkable project, highlighting the exceptional work of Javonni Butler, a driving force behind its success. This well-deserved recognition by Multi Housing News serves as a […]

In a captivating, bylined article featured in Heartland Real Estate, John Kennedy, Executive Vice President of Operations at Evergreen, shines a light on Evergreen’s unique approach to providing exceptional service as an amenity, even in the face of tight budgets. With a steadfast commitment to elevating affordable housing and empowering residents to live healthier and […]

Multi Housing News features Evergreen Real Estate Group’s Vice President of Marketing, Mary Herrold in their Executive Council piece on Supporting Your Teams’ Mental Health. (Read it here)

Evergreen’s bold design statement for Bellwood Senior Apartments elevates the image of what affordable senior housing can be and creates a striking statement about the future of the Village of Bellwood that can be a source of pride for residents and neighbors for years to come. (Read it here)