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Chicago-based Evergreen Real Estate Group and John Ronan Architects LLC’s six-story, mixed-used Independence Library Apartments wins Chicago Neighborhood Development Award. Both companies also placed first in The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design during the 26th annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA). The awards highlight outstanding achievement in neighborhood real […]

Steve Rappin, Chief Executive Officer for Chicago-based Evergreen Real Estate Group discusses the company’s challenges and success through the pandemic. Evergreen’s affordable housing company status allowed for rent collecting to continue smoothly with strict COVID-19 protocols. Read the full interview at Connect CRE. https://www.connectcre.com/stories/qa-with-evergreens-steve-rappin-on-managing-a-multifamily-portfolio-in-a-pandemic/

Chicago-based Evergreen Real Estate Group Oso Apartments located in Chicago’s Albany Park wins the 2020 Illinois Real Estate Journal Affordable Housing Award. Oso Apartments completed construction in 2019 with 32 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom affordable family units. Read more about the IREJ Real Estate Awards recipients at REJournals. https://rejournals.com/winners-announced-at-the-2020-irej-real-estate-awards/

Evergreen Real Estate Group’s Independence Branch Library & Apartments and Northtown Branch Library win the 2020 Library Building Awards from the American Institute of Architects and American Library Association. Both projects were built in partnership with the city of Chicago, Chicago Housing Authority and Chicago Public Library. Read the full article at REJournals. https://rejournals.com/pair-of-co-located-library-and-senior-housing-developments-earn-2020-library-building-awards/

Chicago-based Evergreen Real Estate Group gives back to employees by awarding scholarships to various children/dependents. The Evergreen Scholarship was created in 2019 to provide educational opportunities to loved ones across all departments in the company. Read the full list of 2020 recipients at REJournals. https://rejournals.com/evergreen-real-estate-awards-scholarships-to-employees-children/

Kevin Beard Director of Acquisitions for Chicago-based Evergreen Real Estate Group and various industry competitors talk about the demand for multifamily investment and low interest rates in property market amidst the pandemic. Read the full article at Rebusiness Online. https://rebusinessonline.com/demand-for-value-add-multifamily-acquisitions-outpaces-supply/

Chicago-based Evergreen Real Estate Group located at high rise 566 W. Lake Street, welcomes back staff on July 6 with a completely renovated loft-style space featuring air filtration, ultraviolet lighting for disinfectant, and more rooms per worker to allow employees to feel safe post-COVID. Read the full story and how other firms located near the […]

David Block Director of Development for Chicago-based Evergreen Real Estate Group talks about how dual-purpose developments can serve multiple needs of low-income residents and communities. Read the full story at Multi-Housing News. https://www.multihousingnews.com/post/why-co-location-is-a-winning-model-for-affordable-housing/

Kevin Beard Director of Acquisitions for Chicago-based Evergreen Real Estate Group and various industry leaders talk about the complex process of rehabbing aging properties through extensive repairs and financial procedures. Many communities are struggling to find affordable housing due to expiring subsidies making it a critical issue. Read more on the nation’s affordable housing crisis […]

Ravenswood Senior Living one of first in country to offer independent and supportive living for low-income seniors in single location CHICAGO (July 14, 2021) — Evergreen Real Estate Group, Synergy Construction Group and the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) today announced the completion of construction and start of move-ins at Ravenswood Senior Living, a 193-unit affordable […]

Evergreen Real Estate Group Completes Renovation of Affordable Senior Housing Community in Racine, Wis. Company’s full-service construction arm, Evergreen Construction Co., completes $2 million, “in-place” renovation of Durand Plaza in six months CHICAGO / RACINE, Wis. (Feb. 26, 2019) — Evergreen Real Estate Group, a leader in the development, rehabilitation and management of both affordable […]

Evergreen Real Estate Group and Chicago Housing Authority Announce Topping-Off of Oso Apartments in Chicago’s Albany Park Neighborhood CHICAGO (Jan. 18, 2019) — After breaking ground just three months ago, Evergreen Real Estate Group, in partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority, has announced the topping-off of Oso Apartments, a 48-unit affordable rental community at 3435 […]

Evergreen Real Estate Group to Lead Development of New Affordable Senior Housing in Naperville, Ill. Project will add 68 residences and enhance accessibility and safety at Martin Avenue Apartments CHICAGO (Jan. 23, 2019) – Evergreen Real Estate Group, a leader in the development, rehabilitation and management of both affordable and market-rate multifamily housing, has announced […]

Evergreen Real Estate Group Grows National Affordable Housing Portfolio Property management division of Chicago-based firm expands with addition of new properties in Illinois, Kansas, Ohio and Wisconsin CHICAGO (Jan. 4, 2019) — Chicago-based Evergreen Real Estate Group, a leader in the acquisition, development, rehabilitation and management of both affordable and market-rate multifamily housing, today announced […]

Evergreen Real Estate Group Completes Renovation of the Steven Michael Carroll House on Chicago’s Northwest Side The $3 million upgrade adds elevator and other accessibility features to affordable housing community, formerly known as Humboldt House CHICAGO (Dec. 17, 2018) – Evergreen Real Estate Group, a leader in the development, rehabilitation and management of both affordable […]

Evergreen Real Estate Group and Chicago Housing Authority Celebrate Groundbreaking of Oso Apartments in Chicago’s Albany Park Neighborhood 48-unit development to bring affordable residences to city’s Northwest Side CHICAGO (Oct. 15, 2018) — Evergreen Real Estate Group, in partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority, today announced the start of construction on Oso Apartments, a 48-unit […]

Evergreen Real Estate Group Wins Urban Land Institute Chicago 2018 Vision Award for Aurora St. Charles Senior Living Project Redevelopment recognized for excellence in “Historic Art Deco” category CHICAGO (July 25, 2018) – Evergreen Real Estate Group today announced that Aurora St. Charles Senior Living, the developer’s recently completed senior housing community in Aurora, Ill., […]

ECC, along with parent company Evergreen Real Estate Group (EREG), had the pleasure of participating in the Magic of Music 2019 Ravinia Golf and Tennis Benefit at Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park, IL this week. The event benefits Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play music education programs. EREG was a feature sponsor of the event. It […]

By Robert Channick Reporter Chicago Tribune Artistic Rendering of Building supplied by: Worn Jerabek Wiltse Architects, P.C. A proposed $60 million affordable housing redevelopment for seniors at the former Ravenswood Hospital site is on life support pending legislation that would allow separate supportive and independent living facilities under the same roof. The plan, which would […]

Developments in West Ridge and Irving Park will combine new library branches with affordable senior housing CHICAGO (Feb. 13, 2018) — Evergreen Real Estate Group recently celebrated the groundbreaking of two co-located housing and library projects it is developing in partnership with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Housing Authority and Chicago Public Library. City and […]

CHICAGO (Oct. 4, 2017) — Evergreen Real Estate Group, a leader in the development, rehabilitation and management of both affordable and market-rate multifamily housing, today announced it has acquired Durand Plaza, a 72-unit affordable senior and disabled housing community in Racine, Wis. In conjunction with its acquisition of the community, which will undergo a $2 […]