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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

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Dec. 17, 2025)  — The Habitat Company , a leading U.S. multifamily developer and property manager, has closed on Marine Drive Apartments in downtown Buffalo, officially setting in motion the long-anticipated redevelopment of the historic waterfront site. The transformative project, undertaken by Habitat in partnership with Duvernay + Brooks and Bridges Development, an affiliate of the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA), will preserve and expand affordab

As the multifamily industry navigates evolving market conditions, shifting renter expectations, and rapid technological change, thoughtful leadership and adaptability are more important than ever. In Absorbing 2025 , published by the National Apartment Association, industry leaders—including Habitat’s own Charlton Hamer and Jessica Perri—shared insights on how operators can remain resilient and forward-focused in the year ahead.  Charlton Hamer emphasized the importance of lo

Luxury living today is no longer defined by excess—it’s shaped by intention, functionality, and experience. At Cassidy on Canal , The Habitat Company has embraced this evolution by creating a community that blends thoughtful design, meaningful amenities, and an elevated resident experience in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton River District.  Featured in a recent National Apartment Association article on luxurious living, Cassidy on Canal exemplifies how modern multifamily commu

The Habitat Company is pleased to share an important step forward in the revitalization of Highland Park’s former Solo Cup manufacturing site. The City of Highland Park has granted initial approval for our proposed townhome development, marking meaningful progress toward reactivating a long-vacant property and delivering much-needed housing to the North Shore.  As reported by Crain’s Chicago Business , the proposed plan includes a thoughtfully designed townhome community that

Affordable housing is about far more than providing a place to live—it’s about creating stability, opportunity, and long-term community impact. At The Habitat Company, this belief guides every affordable and mixed-income development we undertake.  In a recent article published by the National Apartment Association, Habitat—through insights shared by our very own Senior Vice President of Habitat’s Affordable Group, Charlton Hamer —highlighted how well-designed, thoughtfully op

As technology continues to reshape the multifamily industry, artificial intelligence is becoming an essential tool—not to replace people, but to better support them. At The Habitat Company, we view AI as a way to enhance efficiency, improve communication, and deliver a more thoughtful experience for both prospects and residents.  In a recent Multi-Housing News feature exploring best practices for training AI chatbots, Habitat’s marketing approach—led by Jessica Perri—highlig

In a competitive rental market, one thing remains clear: today’s renters value practicality over flash. At The Habitat Company, we’ve...

In today’s development environment—marked by rising material costs, interest rate pressures, and labor shortages—multifamily developers...