PROPOSED SAINT LUKE RENAISSANCE

"Greenview Place"

Affordable Supportive Living Facility

for Seniors

What is it?

Saint Luke Renaissance SLF  (Supportive Living Facility)  is the natural follow-up to Renaissance Saint Luke (RSL),  located at 1501 West Belmont.  Saint Luke Renaissance SLF is planned for the SW corner of Greenview and Melrose Streets, in Lake View one block north of Belmont. 

Who will live there?

Saint Luke Renaissance SLF is designed to provide supportive living for residents who want to remain independent but need a little help with routine daily activities - housekeeping, cooking, dressing, driving, etc. - but who do not require the more extensive and expensive services of skilled care. 

Who is sponsoring this project?

This project is the result of a joint effort between The Renaissance Companies and Saint Luke Church,which has been located in the heart of Lake View since 1884.  The Church is firmly entrenched in the community and is fervently dedicated to providing our seniors with affordable, quality supportive housing.  Combined with RSL, our independent living project one block south on Belmont, this new development will allow our Lake View neighbors - indeed all Chicagoans - to make an easier transition as time goes on, staying as independent as possible, while remaining in the neighborhood and continuing to enjoy the delights of Lake View. 

What will it look like?

The classic masonry architecture, designed by Worn Jerabek Architects, PC, is designed to complement the urban streetscape while harmonizing with the residential character of the neighborhood. 

What services will be provided?

The building will be home to 108 residents and will employ a staff of 25-30 spread over three shifts.  Amenities will include breakfast bar, lunch and dinner, prepared in the gourmet kitchen of Saint Luke Academy (located adjacent to the property on Belmont), as well as social activities, TV lounge, library, social services and much more. 

Who will provide the services?

Personal services will be provided by the Lutheran Home and Services of Arlington Heights, a well-known and award-winning firm specializing in senior housing and services.  Social Services will be provided by a joint venture between Renaissance Social Services, Inc. (RSSI) and Saint Luke Church.  RSSI was founded in 1994 to provide supportive services to Renaissance developments and is now a completely independent 501(c)3 dedicated to providing supportive services to multi-family housing projects. 

When can will this project get underway?

Construction is slated to begin in 2007.