Current Projects

Michigan State Housing Authority: Ruth Ellis Center

July 1, 2020
Ruth Ellis Corner View Rendering

Michigan State Housing Authority interviewed the Ruth Ellis Center to learn more about the organization and their upcoming development. We couldn’t be more proud to be partnered with this amazing organization on the Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center in Detroit. Construction on the Center should be underway in a matter of days! Through permanent supportive housing,…

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CityLab: The National Public Housing Museum Eyes a 2021 Opening

December 3, 2019
Rendering of National Public Housing Museum from the corner of Adams Street and Taylor Street

Here’s an exciting read from CityLab about the National Public Housing Museum‘s (NPHM) plans to encapsulate the complicated history of public housing. LBBA has been working with NPHM on their vision to house the brand new museum in the only remaining building of the Jane Addams Homes.

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Construction Progress: McCrory Senior Apartments joins the community

September 28, 2017
McCrory Senior Apartments construction progress as of September 18th

Just west of Union Park at the SE intersection of Washington and Paulina, McCrory Senior Housing is taking shape amongst a myriad of neighbors.   Within the four blocks that meet at this corner, you can find historic mansions, contemporary 2- to 4-flats, apartments, condos, a learning center, and elementary school. McCrory’s community development partner,…

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Pete Landon, Todd Palmer, and the NPHM on ‘Project Innovation’

December 22, 2016
Peter Landon and Todd Palmer talking about the National Public Housing Museum on Project Innovation

Get a look into the design and construction of the upcoming 1st-ever National Public Housing Museum on this episode of ‘Project Innovation.’ Architect Peter Landon and curator Todd Palmer talk through their intentions for converting the Jane Addams homes designed by John Holabird in 1938 in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood.

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