‘Much-needed relief’: Gurnee board approves 40-unit workforce housing plan


‘Much-needed relief’: Gurnee board approves 40-unit workforce housing plan


Opportunities for low- to moderate-income renters seeking a place in Gurnee will be expanding with approval this week of a 40-unit “workforce housing” apartment development.

The village board Monday unanimously approved zoning and density variations to allow for Liberty Point Residences to be built on 2.2 acres east of Route 21 near the Tri-State Tollway.

Financed largely through housing tax credits through the Illinois Housing Development Authority, the project is a partnership of Northpointe Development Corporation of Oshkosh and Dream Lane Real Estate Group of Madison, Wisconsin...

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Leo’s notes: Gurnee’s approval of Liberty Point Residences is a win for working families and a model for other communities. By securing long-term affordability through tax-credit financing and deed restrictions, this project directly addresses the gap for households earning 30–80% of area median income. It’s encouraging to see local leaders embrace housing that blends seamlessly into neighborhoods while expanding access for those who fuel the local economy.

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