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Habitat is a leader in real estate development and property management, creating vibrant residential communities through thoughtful development and best-in-class management. Guided by integrity, innovation, and service excellence, Habitat serves a diverse portfolio of market-rate, mixed-income, affordable housing, and condominium communities. A people-first approach and long-term stewardship have helped shape neighborhoods and create places that endure.

Five Decades of Impact Across the Great Lakes

For 55 years, our commitment to innovation, integrity, and long-term value has shaped neighborhoods throughout Illinois, New York, Michigan, and Minnesota.

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The Habitat Company offers comprehensive real estate services designed to maximize value while

strengthening the communities we serve.

Our vertically integrated platform allows us to oversee projects from concept through stabilization and long-term management—resulting in smarter development, stronger operations, and consistent performance across asset types.

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At Habitat, we believe housing is more than a building—it’s the foundation for opportunity, stability, and community.

CASSIDY ON CANAL

Our latest modern riverfront community in the heart of Chicago.

43 GREEN

An equitable

transit-oriented community redefining South Side living.

KINGSBURY PLAZA

Sophisticated living at the intersection of city and neighborhood.

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Habitat and M/I Homes Partner to Bring New For-Sale Townhomes to Highland Park

After years of planning and collaboration with city leaders and residents, Habitat is proud to announce a new chapter for one of Highland Park’s most prominent long‑vacant sites. Habitat has entered into a joint venture with M/I Homes of Chicago to redevelop the former Solo Cup Company site at 1700 Old Deerfield Road into The Bowery of Highland Park , a thoughtfully designed community of 227 for‑sale townhomes. Approved unanimously by the Highland Park City Council in Februar

The Habitat Company Announces New Townhome Community in Highland Park

A long-vacant industrial property in Highland Park is set for new life after the City Council approved plans for a 227-unit townhome community at the former Solo Cup manufacturing site. The 28.6-acre property at 1660–1700 Deerfield Road, located between Route 41 and Ridge Road, has remained vacant since 2009 when Solo Cup relocated its headquarters and moved production out of state. The council’s approval rezones the land from industrial to residential, allowing development o

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