1212 larkin
1212 Larkin is an integrated permanent supportive housing project in Elgin, Illinois. The property offers 48 units in 12 new-construction, multifamily apartment buildings, and the preservation and historic reuse of the former Larkin Center. The studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units are targeted to serve populations with special needs and working families, reaching a broad range of Elgin renters in need of affordable housing.
Main Building and grounds
- Security cameras
- Computer/library room
- Fitness Center
- Community Room
- Group meeting room
- Elevator
- On site management
- Utilities Included
Unit specific
- Individual entry on townhome units
- Shared front porches on new construction units
- Washer/dryer hookups
- Microwave
- Non-smoking property
- On-site service coordinator
- Case management
- Benefits assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Health and wellness programs
- Job skills development
- 2022 Illinois Chapter American Planning Association – Best Practice Award
- 2023 Charter Award – Congres for New Urbanism (video)
- 2023 Mayor’s Award – Elgin Historical Commission (video)
