IRVING PARK

Mayor Brandon Johnson joined city officials, Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33rd Ward), developers Full Circle Communities and Visionary Ventures and indigenous community members and leaders for the groundbreaking of the Jigzibik affordable housing complex at 2907 W. Irving Park.

“I often talk about the love story of the founding of our city between a Haitian immigrant and an indigenous Potawatomi woman named Kitihawa. The history of Chicago is deeply intertwined with our indigenous communities who called this land home long before our city was established,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “I am proud that today we are continuing to work towards ensuring that our Indigenous communities can afford to continue to live and thrive in Chicago.”

Jigzibik, a Potawatomi word meaning “at the river’s edge,” was chosen by the project’s Native American Advisory Council. Chicago is home to the third largest urban Native population in the country, with representation from over 100 tribes.

Designed by Canopy / architecture + design, the seven-story building will bring 45 units of affordable housing in addition to a commercial space that will be reserved for a Native American non-profit or service organization. The building will provide 16 parking spaces for residents as well as an amenity floor at the top of the building which will include a gathering hall, artist/makers space, warming kitchen, and fitness center.

By Lukas Kugler

July 14, 2025