**Skender Breaks Ground on Chicago’s First Native American-Focused Affordable Housing Project**
Skender has officially broken ground on Jigzibik, a pioneering seven-story, 62,000-square-foot mixed-use development in Chicago. The project is the city’s first affordable housing initiative specifically designed to serve Native American communities.
Located at 2907 W. Irving Park Road in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood, the development was commemorated with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Mayor Brandon Johnson, city officials, and the project development team. Jigzibik will feature Native-inclusive affordable housing, dedicated nonprofit office space, and a rooftop community gathering area.
The project is spearheaded by Visionary Ventures, a Native-led nonprofit organization, in partnership with Full Circle Communities. Canopy Architecture + Design is serving as the architect, and Skender is managing construction.
The building will include 45 residential units across floors two through six. The unit breakdown includes 10 studio apartments, 15 one-bedroom units, 10 two-bedroom units, and 10 three-bedroom units. Completion of the project is anticipated in the second half of 2026.
