Housing Forward, a nonprofit organization working to end homelessness, has opened a permanent supportive housing development on Roosevelt Road called Broadview Legacy Apartments.
The apartment complex has 16 apartments for individuals and families who were experiencing homelessness, 12 of which are one-bedroom units and four of which are two-bedroom units. The complex also has communal spaces and office space for Housing Forward.
“Broadview Legacy Apartments will provide stability, independence and support for residents exiting homelessness,” Housing Forward officials wrote in a news release. “The new building embodies Housing Forward’s commitment to providing dignified spaces for those in need.”
The development will have onsite support services to help residents live independently and access health care, treatment services and employment services.
The project cost $7.8 million, according to the release, and was funded through the Illinois Housing Development Authority, Cook County Department of Planning and West Cook Coalition – Illinois Healthcare Transformation Collaborative.
IHDA is providing ongoing rental assistance for 14 of the 16 units. The Housing Authority of Cook County is supporting the other two units, which are dedicated for veterans.
Officials cut a ribbon, signifying the opening of Broadview Legacy Apartments at 1020 Roosevelt Road, on April 25, 2024. Credit: Paul Goyette 
Broadview Legacy Apartments, a permanent supportive housing development at 1020 Roosevelt Road, is pictured. Credit: Paul Goyette 
A room inside Broadview Legacy Apartments is pictured. Credit: Paul Goyette 
A kitchen area inside Broadview Legacy Apartments is seen. Credit: Paul Goyette 
A common area at Broadview Legacy Apartments is shown. Credit: Paul Goyette 
An office space at Broadview Legacy Apartments is shown. Credit: Paul Goyette
“Housing is a basic human right, and we are committed to making the investments needed to support those struggling with homelessness and housing insecurity,” said Kristin Faust, IHDA executive director, in the release.
Permanent supportive housing found at locations such as Broadview Legacy Apartments is intended to help individuals with a history of homelessness, who have disabilities or serious health conditions, find stability, according to the release.
Housing Forward has provided permanent supportive housing since 2006. In 2023, 330 individuals were supported in this program, according to the release.
“Completing this project and welcoming 22 residents into their new home is a huge milestone for Housing Forward and for the community of Broadview,” said Lynda Schueler, Housing Forward’s chief executive officer, in the release.
Housing Forward is also partnering with Interfaith Housing Development Corporation to open another permanent supportive housing development, Keystone Apartments, on Madison Street. The goal is to open this 36-unit complex in 2026.
Broadview Legacy Apartments is located at 1020 Roosevelt Road.
