Hi Ryan, I came across this great article regarding the progress - or lack there of - of the redevelopment efforts of the CHA and the replacement of high-rises to better integrated housing options for CHA residents.

As is typical, the issue is mired in politics - but it is insightful and thought you might find it of interest.

Hope it helps. Tom

Cabrini-Green is coming down more slowly than other CHA projects because of a pending consent decree that requires the CHA to provide alternative housing to current residents. (Not the case elsewhere.) But it is happening.

According to a timetable I saw on an old 60 minutes episode, all buildings are slated to come down by the end of 2009. Based on the progress all over town, that sounds about right. See the source below.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/12/11/60II/main532704.shtml

In the article they speak of North Town Village which was the first project which has been a wild success. People that bought in while the buildings were still up in most cases have made a fortune! I am a big fan of Parkside of Old Town.

You could probably call Aldermen Walter Burnett's office of the 27th Ward to get a better idea of the exact timing. 312-432-1995.

I am a big fan of Parkside of Old Town.