Articles tagged 'Affordability'
October 24, 2025
Understanding Chicago’s Rental Affordability Challenges: A Review of Data, Trends, and Solutions
In advance of our upcoming State of Rental in Chicago report, this blog presents the newest data on changes in the rental housing stock and the demographic and socioeconomic makeup of renters, offering important context for policymakers exploring solutions to Chicago’s rental market affordability challenges.
August 20, 2025
Tackling Chicago’s Affordable Housing Issue: A Conversation With CHA Officials
July 16, 2025
What’s the Key to Preserving Unsubsidized Affordable Housing?
July 3, 2025
A Reason To Stay: Why Some of Pilsen’s Young Adults Live With Their Parents
May 29, 2025
Presenting Data on Housing Affordability and Supply Challenges in Chicago
In May 2025, IHS Executive Director Geoff Smith shared data on affordability at a webinar hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
April 17, 2025
With rental costs going up, students balance price, sense of community
March 21, 2025
After 6 Years Without A Puerto Rican Community Center, Tu Casa Project Planned For Humboldt Park
February 27, 2025
Marisa Novara: When it comes to affordable housing in Chicago, there is no one size fits all
February 26, 2025
Chicago rents are climbing fast. For many, there's nowhere left to go.
Reports
February 12, 2025
Strategies to Support Community Land Trusts in Illinois
The Illinois Community Land Trust Task Force met throughout 2024 to determine ways the State could support CLTs in Illinois. The Task Force's final report, assembled by IHS, is available to read here.
