Originally the site was part of the Robert Taylor Homes. These developments held 4321 units within 28 sixteen-story buildings. Now we’re at Legends South-Savoy Square. It is part of the Legends South mixed-income community. This community covers 140 acres.
Legends South includes several places. These are Mahalia Place, Hansberry Square, Savoy Square, Coleman Place, and Gwendolyn Place. The entire Legends South project contains 2400 units. 1800 are on-site and 600 are off-site. These are a mix of rental and affordable homeownership units.
Legends South-Savoy Square itself features townhouses and flats. You can find one to four-bedroom options here. It sits in the heart of Chicago’s South Side. It is in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood. This location is fifteen minutes from downtown. It is also five minutes from Hyde Park. The Green and Red “L” lines are within walking distance. Also close by are the lakefront and Chicago’s museum campus.
Each home in Legends South-Savoy Square has modern appliances. These include an Energy Star refrigerator and stove. You also get a dishwasher and an in-unit washer and dryer. The homes have wall-to-wall carpeting and ceiling lighting.
The Michaels Organization manages Legends South-Savoy Square. They offer residents college scholarship opportunities. The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation provides these scholarships. Residents of all ages can apply. They can reapply each year of their undergraduate education.
Legends South-Savoy Square is a mixed-income community. It consists of 60 units. The CHA considers families and individuals for residence here.
Utilities are the resident’s responsibility. Residents must pay for gas, electricity, and water. The property has an elevator. There is an application fee. Income eligibility varies. Maximum income depends on the area median income or AMI. There is drug screening. Screening includes a criminal background check. It may also include a credit check and a home visit.
Legends South aimed to create pedestrian-friendly streets. They planned neighborhoods through the integration of the historic street grid. They also included open green space. There is parking for every unit.
Legends South won an award. Multifamily Executive Magazine named it the 2011 Project of the Year. It won in the mixed-income category.