McKinley Park Existing Conditions Report

The wide variety of housing options in McKinley Park has long driven its diversity. By offering multi-family apartments and single-family homes for rental or purchase, close to transit and high quality amenities, the neighborhood offers not just a port of entry for new immigrants, but the option to stay. To maintain the neighborhood’s ethnic diversity, preserving affordable housing options for young people, families, and seniors will be crucial.

While new development offers one route to providing affordable housing, maintaining existing housing is equality important. The plan will explore strategies for preserving currently affordable units and examine opportunities for future development, particularly in areas with great access to transit. The next section of the report explores the concept of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) with an equity framework to preserve the rich character and diversity of the community.