New Markets Tax Credit Coalition

Auburn Gresham Health Hub

A sprawling healthy living center coming to 79th Street aims to empower South Siders when it comes to their health.

Investment

  • NMTC Amount: $14,500,000
  • Total Project Cost: $15,052,046

IMPACT

  • 121 FTE jobs
  • 65 construction jobs
  • Project includes a Federally Qualified Health Center.
  • 60,432 sq. ft. of real estate

Investor

Project Description

A sprawling healthy living center coming to 79th Street aims to empower South Siders when it comes to their health. The new hub at 839 W. 79th St. will include a 15,000 sq. ft. health center, a pharmacy, a fitness center, office space for the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, a Mikkey’s Retro Grill and a green roof for education, among other community-based organizations and services.

MAP

Address: 839 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620

Census Tract: 17031710800

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