Welcome to our community feed, which showcases the Chicago Flats Initiative’s latest work to support two- to four-flat renters and property owners and preserve this vital part of the city’s housing stock.
August 20, 2024
Summer Housing Trolley Tour
Greater Chatham Initiative
Join the GCI on Saturday the 24th for a trolley tour of the beautiful Chatham neighborhood. You will not only learn about the rich housing opportunities there, but you’ll also get to see all the benefits to living in the area, from schools to community events to local businesses. To learn more and book a ticket follow the link below.
August 19, 2024
Resources for Renters
Garfield Park Community Council
Coalition member GPCC offers a wide variety of resources for renters looking for support. You can apply for assistance with rent, eviction, legal aid, and much more. To learn whether they can help you, click the link below!
August 12, 2024
The Chicago Brick Two-Flat (and its cousins)
Chicago Bungalow Association
The 2 flat is a unique part of the Chicago housing ecosystem, being as ubiquitous to the city as our famous bungalows. In this article from the CBA, preservation and resiliency specialist Carla Bruni teaches readers about the history of these important community staples, as well as other housing types that take inspiration from them. Click the link below to learn more!
August 5, 2024
Preservation Next Initiative
Enterprise Community Partners
Coalition member Enterprise Community Partners presents Preservation Next, an initiative targeted at the developers and owners of small to medium scale multifamily properties. Preservation Next works to connect you with the resources, information, and tools you need to not only keep your property but also preserve its affordability. Follow the link below to learn more!
July 30, 2024
Calhoun North Elementary School Community Meeting
Garfield Park Community Council
Tomorrow, join our coalition member GPCC at Calhoun North Elementary for a public meeting where Alderman Walter Burnett will talk with community members about ways to improve the 27th Ward. Follow the link below to find more details.
January 31, 2024
Landlords and Tenants of Two-to-Four-Unit Buildings in Chicago
Urban Institute & Chicago Flats Initiative
This report analyzes novel survey data and focus group interviews to develop a better understanding of the conditions and pressures facing both landlords and tenants in two- to four-flats. Follow the link below to read the report.
August 22, 2023
Strategies for Creating and Preserving Small Multi-Unit Housing
Chicago Flats Initiative
The Chicago Flats Initiative convened affordable housing practitioners from the Building Equity Initiative (Minneapolis), Local Rental Owners Collaborative (Southern California), and Chicago Flats Initiative to discuss strategies for developing and preserving small-unit buildings. Follow the link below to receive notifications about future discussions hosted by the CFI.
June 12, 2024
How Mayor Brandon Johnson Can Advance Homeownership
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
Read Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s open letter to the new Mayor on how to address the racial wealth and homeownership gaps in Chicago, such as by expanding access to flexible purchase subsidies for owner-occupant buyers of two- to four-flats.
June 8, 2023
Are You Ready to Be a Landlord?
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago just launched its latest financial empowerment course, “Are You Ready to Be a Landlord?” This two-part series will highlight what it takes to be a landlord and take you through the steps of how to finance a two- to four-flat.