Park Forest, IL
Residential, Multi-Family Apartments
Structural Engineering
WJW Architects, P.C. (Architect)
Blackwood Group (General Contractor)
Summer 2025
Access South Cook Apartments is a thoughtfully designed residential community featuring five newly constructed, two-story apartment buildings and a resident community building. The project consists of 44 one and two-bedroom units, distributed across a combination of eight-flat and twelve-flat walk-up buildings, totaling 44,262 square feet.
Constructed using wood framing and wood trusses, the development was financed through Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) awarded by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). The project meets the rigorous standards of Enterprise Green Communities (EGC) certification and complies with the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZEHR) program, ensuring high energy efficiency and sustainability.
A portion of the 44 units is designated to accommodate individuals with mobility, sensory, mental health, intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities, reinforcing the project’s commitment to accessibility and inclusive housing.
This development exemplifies high-quality, sustainable, and affordable housing, designed to foster a supportive and energy-efficient living environment for its residents.