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March 11, 2013 -
In the Media
"Report: CHA Plan has Improved Residents’ Lives"
From WBEZ Chicago
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March 11, 2013 -
Publication
Lessons From Chicago's Public Housing Transformation
The key successes and challenges faced by the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and its residents are explored in a new series of five research briefs by the Urban Institute. Read More
March 10, 2013 -
In the Media
"Study: CHA Residents Marginally Better Off than When Living in High-rises"
From the Chicago Tribune
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March 10, 2013 -
In the Media
"Editorial: Life Gets Better at CHA "
From the Chicago Sun-Times
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February 12, 2013 -
In the Media
"Is There a Link Between Housing Policy and Violence?"
From Marketplace
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November 23, 2010 -
From the field
Opportunity Chicago Helps 5000 CHA Residents Find Jobs
Opportunity Chicago, a MacArthur-supported workforce development initiative for Chicago public housing residents, has helped more than 5,000 people find employment, according to a new report. Read More
October 7, 2010 -
Publication
Chicago's Public Housing Transformation
According to a new report by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chicago's controversial efforts to overhaul its public housing have showed gradual improvement Read More
May 3, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the City Club of Chicago on “Deep Roots, Deep Commitment: MacArthur Investments in Chicago”
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton relates the Foundation's support for arts, housing, education, and economic development in Chicago. Read More
November 12, 2005 -
Speech
"Public Housing Beyond the Walls," Remarks by Susan Lloyd at the Chicago Humanities Festival
Lloyd discusses MacArthur's support for the Chicago Housing Authority's Plan for Transformation. Read More
July 18, 2002 -
Press release
MacArthur Announces Nearly $3 Million In Support Of Chicago Public Housing Transformation
Seven grants awarded by MacArthur will help local groups implement the Chicago Housing Authority's Plan for Transformation. Read More