Fifth City Commons celebrates grand opening
By Steven Sharp
The $38 million development delivers 43 affordable housing units
"Mayor Brandon Johnson recently joined city officials and developer Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) to celebrate the grand opening of Fifth City Commons, a new affordable housing complex in East Garfield Park. Located at 3155 W. 5th Ave, the project won the C40 Reinventing Cities competition for the site back in 2019.
Designed by Perkins&Will and Nia Architects, Fifth City Commons delivers 43 affordable apartments for East Garfield Park residents earning between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income level. The project’s unit mix includes one-beds, two-beds, and three-bed rentals. Residents will have access to community rooms, a fitness room, an outdoor terrace, and three laundry rooms..."