Casa Contreras
1122 North California Ave., Chicago, Illinois
Casa Contreras, completed in 2001, is a three story building providing 17 accessible apartments for people with HIV/AIDS. Operated by CALOR, this is independent living in 9 single occupancy apartments and 8 larger family units. However, each resident must have a case worker through the AIDS Foundation's, Northeastern Illinois Case Management Cooperative. This housing is made affordable with support of Housing Opportunities for People with HIV/AIDS (HOWPA), a department of the Chicago Department of Public Health
Client: Anixter Center
Team:
Government Participation: City of Chicago Department of Housing; Illinois Housing Development Authority, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developement
Scope: 17 accessible apartments