Rosie Dawson believes if you save one house, you can save an entire block.

After a ribbon-cutting Monday for the affordable housing community The Avenue Apartments, at 5246 W. Chicago Ave., Dawson believes Chicago Avenue is one step closer on its path to renewal.

“We’re trying to build this community up in the best way that we can, by bringing community back in,” said Dawson, director of property for Westside Health Authority. “We’re back. It’s coming back. People say, ‘Everybody’s moving; everybody’s moving.’ I can’t tell by the way my phone’s ringing.”

Westside Health Authority held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Avenue, alongside state and city officials, including Mayor Brandon Johnson. The nonprofit will oversee the 20-unit property, which will be move-in ready by Nov. 15. The n

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