Affordable Senior and Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Housing Project
Project Update:
On April 15, 2025, City Council approved final plans and agreements to begin construction on affordable housing for seniors 62 and older, as well as individuals 21 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, on 6.1 acres of property owned by the City. The land being developed is located south of 103rd Street and east of Illinois Route 59. Building permit review will be underway soon, with site construction scheduled to begin in spring 2025.
Background:
To increase the supply of affordable housing within Naperville for seniors and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the City issued a request for proposals by which interested developers could seek to acquire and develop approximately 6.1 acres of City-owned property in south Naperville.
Two firms were selected as the final candidates to develop the project: Gorman & Company, LLC and Mercy Housing-Lakefront. However, in mid-June 2022, Mercy Housing-Lakefront advised the City that it would not seek to develop the project. At its June 21, 2022, meeting, City Council approved major business terms for the project between the City and remaining firm Gorman & Company, LLC.
On Sept. 20, 2022, City Council selected Gorman & Company, LLC as its development partner to create affordable senior and IDD housing southwest of the intersection of IL Route 59 and 103rd St. The vote was a unanimous 9-0 decision in favor of approving major business terms crafted to outline key project features, timelines and expectations.
On Nov. 5, 2024, City Council approved preliminary entitlements for the property (e.g. zoning).