Innovative Real Estate Development
North Arrow Partners is committed to delivering innovative developments that address community needs. With a focus on architecture and design, we create spaces that inspire and uplift.
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Main Street Lofts
Under Construction
New 24 units of permanent supportive housing located in a thriving downtown community in the western suburbs of Chicago.
October 18, 2024
Hall Street Lofts
Under Construction
Hall Street Lofts is a new NGBS Silver Certified 28 unit apartment building located in Sandwich, Illinois.
October 18, 2024
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Beech Street Lofts
Under Construction
Beech Street Senior Lofts is a 52 unit rental property located in the Chicago Metro area. The development was built in compliance with Green Communities Net Zero Plus Certification Program.
October 20, 2024
St. Elizabeth Residences
Under Construction
New construction of 49 senior apartments. 9% TC approved in Fall, 2015. Construction completed 2017.
October 18, 2024
Landings on Villa
Under Construction
We assisted A Local Non-Profit Social Service Agency in locating a parcel in DuPage County zoned to build a multi-family. Our team designed and constructed a 3-story building with 16 apartments for individuals with special needs receiving on-site services through Trinity Services. Funding is through IHDA’s Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Construction completed in October, 2014.
October 18, 2024
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Kimball Court Apartments
Under Construction
Local Non-Profit Social Service Agency - Alsip, IL – We assisted in locating a parcel in Suburban Cook County zoned to build a multi-family dwelling. Our team found a suitable parcel and generated drawings for a 3-story building which creates 16 apartments for individuals with special needs receiving on-site services through Sertoma Centre. Funding through IHDA’s Permanent Supportive Housing Program and Cook County Home funds. Construction completed fall, 2015.
October 25, 2024
Finley Supportive Housing
Under Construction
Our team located a parcel in DuPage County zoned to build a multi-family dwelling by right. We developed a concept that would work for both the city and for a potential end user serving people with disabilities. We designed and constructed a single 3-story elevator building with 12 apartments for individuals with special needs receiving on-site services through Trinity Services. Community room, fitness room, and offices are located on the 1st floor. Funding is through IHDA’s Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Completed in 2016.
October 18, 2024
Elgin Community Building
Under Construction
Community Building for a local non-profit organization.
November 6, 2024
Hope Springs Apartments
Under Construction
Our team partnered with the Local Non-Profit Social Service Agency and Non-Profit Developer in creating 36 units of permanent supportive housing to fill their need for safe, clean apartments for their participants. An attached 1-story space contains offices for members of the Psychiatry Department along with community and therapy spaces. Exterior features include an urban garden and multiple walking paths. This development is located in Springfield, Illinois. Construction was completed in January, 2013. $5M in funding was through IHDA’s Build Illinois Bond Program, Springfield HOME, DCEO grant and rents are subsidized by DMH and the local housing authority.
October 18, 2024
Grandview Senior Residences
Under Construction
Grandview Senior Residences, located in Marine, IL is a new construction, 1 story building with 24 units for senior residents.
October 18, 2024
Hawthorn Lakes Senior Residences
Under Construction
New construction of 36 senior apartments. Completed summer, 2016.
October 18, 2024
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TALLGRASS
Under Construction
Tallgrass is a 36 townhome development located in DeWitt, Iowa.
October 20, 2024
Lincoln Lofts
Under Construction
Lincoln Lofts 1 is the first phase of two building non-age restricted development in Bloomington, IL.. This property has 56 one, two and three bedroom apartments in addition to numerous amenities.
October 20, 2024
Westport Village Apartments
Under Construction
Westport Village consists of 121 family and senior apartments (new construction and renovated units).
October 18, 2024
Flax Meadow Townhomes
Under Construction
Flax Meadow Townhomes is a new construction, 8 building, 32-unit development for families. Completed in 2020.
October 18, 2024
Oak Field Place
Under Construction
30 new senior apartments in Henry, IL. Completed in 2020.
October 18, 2024
Altamont Senior Residences
Under Construction
Our team assisted an Illinois based non profit housing developer in locating a parcel in Effingham County to build 30 new safe, clean apartments for seniors on a fixed-income. We ushered the proposed development through the zoning process and through the funding application process. 9% LIHTC Funding was awarded by IHDA in October, 2017. Construction completed in 2019.
October 20, 2024
Seguin Services
Under Construction
Our team is responsible for the renovation of the 45,000 square foot Carr Center in Cicero. This building is used as a hub of activity for Seguin’s nearly 500 daily participants living in the Chicago region. Spaces within the building include office space for staff members, multiple classrooms and group activity spaces, lunchrooms and break rooms, numerous ADA compliant restrooms. All spaces meet applicable local codes and the Illinois Accessibility Code. We worked with our client in managing paperwork for funding through CDBG, Department of Human Services and various foundations.
October 20, 2024
Delta Terrace Apartments
Under Construction
Our team partnered with Delta Center, Inc. in creating 10 units of permanent supportive housing to fill their need for safe, clean apartments for their participants living in Cairo, IL. Construction was completed $120,000 under budget in February, 2012. $1.3M in funding was through the Illinois Housing Development Authority / Illinois Department of Human Services via Neighborhood Stabilization Program (2008 stimulus package). Davis Bacon wage standards applied.
October 18, 2024
Woodlawn 6
Under Construction
Our team assembled permit/bid drawings for the renovation of 6 vintage buildings with 100 apartments located in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. We assessed and documented existing conditions and worked closely with the developer in defining scope of work based on available funds. We were retained for construction administration, as well; work was completed in early 2014. Funding is through Government bonds issued through the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Our work follows their strict guidelines in addition to Chicago Code, DCEO energy requirements, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Illinois Accessibility Code.
October 18, 2024
The Berwyn Apartments
Under Construction
Renovation of a 3-story historic hotel into 28 apartments including a 4th floor addition.
October 18, 2024
Macoupin Homes
Under Construction
Gillespie, Staunton and Bunker Hill, IL. New construction of 38 single family homes to be owned and operated by Macoupin County Housing Authority. 9% TC approved in summer, 2014. Construction completed late summer, 2016. IHDA Announces Winners of 2017 Housing Champion Awards
October 18, 2024
Lincoln Park Senior Villas
Under Construction
New construction of 72 senior apartments and new community center in O'Fallon, IL. Completed spring, 2018.
October 18, 2024
Newton Senior Living
Under Construction
New 35 unit / 2-story apartment building currently under construction in Newton, IL.
October 18, 2024
Colonial Park Apartments
Under Construction
Renovation of a 40 building, 320 apartment complex in Park City, Illinois providing housing for families. Work also included design/construction of a new indoor pool, fitness center and management office. New elevators were added to several buildings in order to create new housing options for people with mobility issues. Financing through HUD.
October 18, 2024
Garden Place Apartments
Under Construction
New construction of 60 family apartments and new community center in Cary, IL. 9% TC approved in fall, 2015. Construction commenced early summer, 2016.
October 18, 2024
Water’s Edge
Under Construction
Hope Bound Development Corporation was awarded funding to redevelop an existing site with 124 deteriorating townhomes. The 6.9 acre / city block property was redeveloped to include 69 family units including a mix of attached and detached single family dwellings as well as a new clubhouse. The project was completed in October, 2017.
October 18, 2024
Buena Vista Tower
Under Construction
Renovation of an existing 9-story building with a total of 96 units for families. We provided full architectural permit drawings and specifications for approval by IHDA and local building departments. Construction was completed in early 2015. Our firm provided an additional 1 point to the developer’s LIHTC application via CMS WBE/FBE (female business enterprise) certification.
October 18, 2024
St. James Place
Under Construction
New construction of 26 family townhomes built on an infill (former hospital) site.
October 18, 2024
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Williams Street Townhomes
Under Construction
32 Townhome development in a small Illinois city. Completion expected in early 2024
October 18, 2024
Whiting Hall
Under Construction
Whiting Hall is a 60 unit property in the senior and disabled community of Galesburg, IL in Knox County. Built in 1857, this historical five story building was formerly a women’s dormitory for Knox College. It was constructed on a stone masonry foundation with wood framed upper floors and heavy timber framing details. Exterior facade is painted brick masonry. The property was renovated and turned into a residential HUD property in 1981 but has not been substantially renovated since that time. The building is comprised of 2 studios, 48 1 Bedroom Units and 10 2 bedroom units. In order to extend the useful life of this property and improve the housing of the current elderly and disabled residents, the developer is renovating this property via IHDA's tax credit program.
October 18, 2024
River Run Apartments
Under Construction
Extensive renovation of 100-unit, multi-tenant apartment complex in Macomb, Illinois providing housing for families. Our work included permit drawings and construction administration for site work including parking/pavement replacement, new playground, new exterior lighting, correction of site drainage issues, upgrades and replacement to MEP systems, renovation of building envelopes (siding/windows/roofing) replacement of interior finishes/ fixtures and creation of new accessible and adaptable units per code.
October 18, 2024
Lakewood Villages
Under Construction
Renovation of 84 family apartments in north Chicago suburbs.
October 18, 2024
Wildwood Commons
Under Construction
Proposed new 2-story building with 24 apartments in the Chicago metro area.
October 25, 2024
Township Village Apartments
Under Construction
Extensive interior and exterior renovation of an existing 9-story senior apartment building and 2 townhouse buildings. (122 units). The property was originally developed in 1980. This project is funded through IHDA’s 4% Tax Credit Program. Property is 100% occupied. Construction was completed with great efficiency in less than one year without any relocation of tenants required.
October 18, 2024
Longwood Gardens
Under Construction
Renovation of existing 64 unit senior apartment building in Rockford, IL. Construction to begin spring, 2021.
October 18, 2024
Prairie View Apartments
Under Construction
Renovation of a 224 unit multi-tenant apartment complex in North Chicago, Illinois providing housing for families. The property consists of eleven 2-story apartment buildings on a 15.45 acre site.
October 18, 2024
Wildwood Trace
Under Construction
Proposed new 3-story building with 50 apartments in the Chicago metro area.
October 18, 2024
Lilac Ledge
Under Construction
Renovation of 12-story, 203 unit apartment building in northern Illinois.
October 18, 2024
Homeless Veterans housing
Under Construction
An historic west suburban home with six apartments renovated in order to create permanent supportive housing for veterans.
October 18, 2024
Landings at Belle Meadows
Under Construction
Renovation of 13 buildings / 60 family apartments in Alton, IL.
October 20, 2024
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Aspen Court
Under Construction
Renovation of a 140-unit apartment complex located in Urbana, IL.
October 20, 2024
Proposed townhome development in a rural community
Pre-development
32 New Townhomes are in the planning stage.
October 20, 2024
PROPOSED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Pre-development
Sixteen apartments proposed along with community space and social service offices.
October 20, 2024
ADAPTIVE REUSE
Pre-development
Proposed adaptive reuse of historic armory site. Converting armory to shared space. New market-rate multi-family rental units proposed at the perimeter of the building. Includes 24 new townhomes constructed of repurposed shipping containers. Providing architectural services to local innovative developers. Concept pending approval fall, 2016.
October 20, 2024
Innovative Architectural and Design Features
Unique Approach to Architecture and Design
At North Arrow Partners, we believe that architecture and design have the power to transform communities and lives. With a deep understanding of local issues, we create innovative solutions that directly address the needs of the community.
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Design
We prioritize sustainability in all our projects, incorporating eco-friendly design elements that reduce environmental impact and promote a healthier living environment.
Functional and Modern Living Spaces
Our focus on functional design ensures that our projects provide modern living spaces that meet the needs of residents, enhancing their quality of life.
FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about housing and our services.
Where do you build?
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.
How can I apply?
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.
What sets you apart?
Our partners are architects who are driven to make a positive impact on each community through good design and sustainable building practices.
Do you offer support services?
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.
Are there any special certifications or designation that your firm holds?
North Arrow Partners is a WBE (woman owned and led) architecture firm and a WBE general contracting company.
How is your housing priced?
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.
Still have questions?
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