NHS of Chicago receives Good Neighbor Award from the Chicago Association of Realtors for Roseland Place Senior Apartments

CHICAGO, July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday, May 24, 2012, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) was awarded the Chicago Association of Realtors' (C.A.R.) Good Neighbor Award for the development of the Roseland Place Apartments in the Roseland community.  The Award was presented at a ceremony held at the Hilton Chicago, located at 720 South Michigan Avenue.

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The Good Neighbor Award showcases ground-breaking new and newly rehabbed or redeveloped properties in the Chicago metropolitan region that have increased economic vibrancy in the neighborhoods and bolstered local pride.  Many winning properties offer unique amenities and facilities, and take exceptional care to ensure the property blends in with or otherwise compliments the surrounding streetscapes. 

The Good Neighbor Award was accepted on NHS' behalf by Nikkitta McCoy, former Project Development Associate with NHS Redevelopment Corporation.  Roseland Place is located in the Roseland Community in Chicago's south side at 104th and Michigan Avenue, is a 60 unit apartment building for Independent living for seniors. The Apartments create a welcoming, home-style environment that improves the quality of life for Roseland seniors and the entire community. The 60-unit L-shaped structure is adjacent to the "Grandfamily" building, a two-story, multigenerational affordable apartment building also developed by NHS. Together with the existing supportive living facility, they form the Roseland Senior Campus -- a LEED certified development featuring solar hot water, Energy Star appliances and low flow plumbing.

Roseland place and the entire senior campus provide a home-style environment, in a gated community that aims to improve the quality of life for Roseland seniors and the entire community.  The senior campus has a garden and play space for grandchildren to nurture a sense of community and promote senior wellness. "We were proud to work alongside award-winning architect, Landon Bone Baker Architects in partnership with Mercy Housing Lakefront Property to build and manage this valuable property for the residents of the Roseland community. The spaces are comfortable, yet attractive, secure, yet livable, and provide seniors a vital environment that will keep them rooted in the community as they age," said Ed Jacob, Executive Director, NHS of Chicago.

NHS Redevelopment Corporation, the real estate development arm of NHS, started building affordable homes and apartments in Roseland in the 1990's, transforming entire blocks through newly built and rehabbed developments using green building practices, enabling families and seniors an affordable place to call home.

Established in 1975, NHS of Chicago is the city's largest nonprofit community development organization committed to providing Chicago and Elgin residents affordable resources so they can buy, fix, and keep their homes. Since its creation, NHS has created more than 3,880 new homeowners.  NHS also works to stimulate community reinvestment through a partnership of residents, businesses, and government.  With the help of these partners, NHS has leveraged investment of more than $1.1 billion in Chicago's neighborhoods.  

NHS Chicago is also part of the NeighborWorks® America network, which includes 235 independent, community-based nonprofit organizations serving more than 4,500 communities nationwide.

NHS Redevelopment Corporation (NHSRC), an NHS-affiliated nonprofit corporation, strengthens neighborhoods by developing properties throughout the City of Chicago. NHSRC stabilizes vacant properties, buys and redevelops houses, and builds new homes and facilities to support NHS's neighborhood revitalization efforts and to provide high-quality, affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income families.

To learn more about, NHS and NHS Redevelopment Corporation, visit www.nhschicago.org or call 773.329.4010.

As part of the Chicago community since 1883, The Chicago Association of Realtors represents a diverse group of individuals who work together with their neighbors, community groups, schools and elected officials to make Chicago a place residents want to live, work and play. The Chicago Association of Realtors represents 12,000 members from all real estate specialties including commercial sales, development, property management, appraisal, auctions, and residential sales.

For more information on the Chicago Association of Realtors, visit www.chicagorealtor.com or call 312.803.4900.

Contact: Stephanie Martel, NHS of Chicago
(773) 329-4104

SOURCE Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago