September 11, 2026

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Habitat Reaches Key Milestones At LeClaire Courts And Ogden Commons

REjournals

The first phase of Habitat’s LeClaire Courts redevelopment (left) will bring 183 mixed-income apartments, an early childhood center and new retail space to Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood. Ogden Commons (right) continues to grow as a vibrant mixed-use, mixed-income community in North Lawndale with the full lease-up of The Junction at OC Living.


Taylor Johnson client Habitat recently celebrated two major milestones across its mixed-income communities in Chicago: the financial closing of the first residential phase of the LeClaire Courts redevelopment in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood and the full lease-up of The Junction at OC Living, the second residential phase of its Ogden Commons development in North Lawndale. The TJ team worked with Habitat to secure coverage in media outlets including the Chicago Sun-Times, Yield PRO, Urbanize Chicago, Connect CRE Chicago & Midwest, REjournals and MultifamilyBiz. The placements highlight Habitat’s leadership in the affordable and mixed-income housing sectors, and the milestones they cover underscore the continued demand for attainable housing paired with essential services and neighborhood-focused amenities.




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Monday, September 14, 2026


CREW Chicago September Prospective Members Coffee And Conversation

Tuesday, September 15, 2026


Chicago BUILT Golf Invitational

Wednesday, September 16, 2026


Bisnow Midwest Data Center Investment Conference & Expo

Wednesday, September 16, 2026


**2026 Goldie Gala Chicago

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Thursday, September 17, 2026


REIA Breakfast Meeting: REIA/DePaul Summit

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BIAGC Golf Outing

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Women's Council Of REALTORS® Casino Night

Thursday, September 17, 2026


CCIM Knakal Knetworking: The Deals Behind The Deals

Friday, September 18, 2026


CBC Women's Special Interest Group Late Summer Social

Tuesday, September 22, 2026


BIAGC Tech Talk: Redefining Rooftops

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Next City Vanguard Conference

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