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New Community Center And Affordable Apartments Coming To Little Village

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The City Council approved plans for a community center and affordable housing in Little Village on Thursday. Erie Neighborhood House will construct an 18,000-square-foot center at 2653 S. Kildare Ave. , focusing on services for low-income and immigrant families. The project, costing $16.

4 million, will provide mental health services, literacy initiatives, and legal aid. Meanwhile, The Resurrection Project plans to build a four-story building with 42 affordable apartments at 2505 S. Pulaski Road, on a parking lot owned by Self Help Federal Credit Union. Both projects aim to meet the growing needs of the community and received funding through the Department of Planning and Development’s Community Development Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund program. The community center, named Floreciendo La Villita Community Hub, will serve as a vital resource for local residents.

This development reflects ongoing efforts to enhance housing and service availability in the area. City officials emphasize the importance of such initiatives for fostering community well-being.

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