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Wildwood Groundbreaking
The Association for Individual Development, in collaboration with North Arrow Partners, marked the first construction phase of The Wildwoods affordable housing development with a special groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 695 S. State St. in Elgin.
Main St. Lofts Cupa Pizarras
North Arrow Partners, the architecture firm working on the project, struggled to keep the modern design they desired while also meeting the 80% criteria. Their examination of materials led them to focus in on slate and ultimately choose CUPACLAD for the project as it could perfectly deliver the modern aesthetic they desired.
Main St Lofts
The project, called Main Street Lofts, is a collaborative effort between Villa Park-based developer North Arrow Partners and the Association for Individual Development in Elgin.
Main St Lofts Groundbreaking
On Thursday, July 1, the Association for Individual Development, in collaboration with North Arrow Partners, will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at 487 Main St. in West Chicago. Join in this celebration of the development of Main Street Lofts apartment complex.
Dulcinea Gillman Profile
Dulcinea Gillman, the managing member of a design and build firm, specializes in multi-family developments in Illinois and the Midwest. The firm collaborates with municipalities, developers, housing authorities, and nonprofits. Notable projects include Flax Meadow Townhomes and Altamont Senior Residences, both providing essential affordable housing options. Gillman excels in identifying underserved areas for new affordable and special needs housing.
Affordable housing complex for DeWitt explored
Discussions about bringing an affordable housing development to DeWitt are gaining some steam.
Customer testimonials
Read testimonials from our satisfied residents and community leaders.
“Dulcinea and I met many years ago when I helped her advocate for a new permanent supportive housing (PSH) development in central Illinois. After running into each other here and there over the years, she reached out to partner on a new PSH deal in the Chicago suburbs. The site was inexpensive, next to transportation and zoned by right! We worked together to secure funding and the building will soon be ready for occupancy with 24 new, safe, clean affordable apartments for people with disabilities.”
“Nothing is going to catch the team at North Arrow Partners off guard. They bring such a broad range of skills and knowledge: architecture, design, construction AND functionality related to the intended use of a space. They truly transform visions into reality. Plus they are an absolute delight to work with and remain so composed under pressure.”
“Dulcinea and I met many years ago when I helped her advocate for a new permanent supportive housing (PSH) development in central Illinois. After running into each other here and there over the years, she reached out to partner on a new PSH deal in the Chicago suburbs. The site was inexpensive, next to transportation and zoned by right! We worked together to secure funding and the building will soon be ready for occupancy with 24 new, safe, clean affordable apartments for people with disabilities.”
“It was my distinct pleasure to work with North Arrow Partners on the Hope Springs living center for mentally disabled and economically disadvantaged populations in Springfield, Illinois. It is quite remarkable how Dulcinea helped this project come together so harmoniously, especially with neighborhood opposition and such complex financing.Thanks to the help of Dulcinea, Hope Springs is now valued as a committed provider in an improving neighborhood and considered a vital health care institution in the city.”
“I’ve worked with Dulcinea, John and their group for 9 years and counting. They have a deep knowledge of federal and state funding programs. They do a great job of finding great sites and working with communities to create new multi-family housing developments. Their approach is creative, flexible and technically proficient.”
"North Arrow Partners helped us salvage a complex $12M deal that we would have had to pass on without their involvement. Because of multiple site issues in 3 different cities, it just didn’t look like we could make it fit within our financial model. They were able to present concepts that solved these challenges and brought it back in line and made it cost effective. They even went out as part of the team to build consensus at the political level in each municipality."
FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about housing and our services.
We specialize in building housing in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan. Our developments are strategically located to address the housing needs of various communities and to maximize access to amenities to enhance quality of life for our community members.
To apply for our housing units, please visit our website and navigate to the 'Apply' section. There, you will find instructions on how to submit your application.
Our partners are architects who are driven to make a positive impact on each community through good design and sustainable building practices.
North Arrow Partners does not provide support services, however, we have many resources to share with our residents. These may include access to community resources, educational programs, and social services to enhance the well-being of our residents.
North Arrow Partners is a WBE (woman owned and led) architecture firm and a WBE general contracting company.
Our housing is priced within the means of low to moderate-income individuals or families. It aims to provide safe and decent housing options for those who may otherwise struggle to afford market-rate housing.
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