New Chicago Buildings Combine Libraries with Public Housing

New Chicago Buildings Combine Libraries with Public Housing

Evan Garcia | January 24, 2019 7:35 pm

 

"Mayor Emanuel unveiled two new buildings this week that contain libraries as well as affordable housing units.

"The project is a collaboration between the Chicago Public Library, which has 81 locations throughout the city, and the Chicago Housing Authority, with a goal of providing housing and educational opportunities under the same roof. The new buildings offer 44 senior apartments, 30 CHA units and 14 affordable units in the Irving Park neighborhood..."

From:  https://news.wttw.com/2019/01/24/new-chicago-buildings-combine-libraries-public-housing


Is it possible for a library to spread itself too thin? The Chicago Public Library is looking to test that!