The Chicago City Council approved a Department of Housing loan and other financial assistance for UNAH Irving Park LP to acquire and construct a new affordable housing building at 2909–2917 W Irving Park Rd. The development, referred to as the Jigzibik project, is a dedicated affordable housing initiative designed to address the city's housing shortage for low- and moderate-income residents. Sponsored by Mayor Brandon Johnson, the project will help preserve affordability in the Irving Park neighborhood, utilizing public funding mechanisms to support acquisition and new construction of multifamily units.
This approval secures public investment in the creation of new affordable housing units, reinforcing Chicago’s commitment to equitable development and neighborhood stabilization.