HIGHLAND PARK, Ill., March 20, 2025 -- The Collaborative Community Housing Initiative is excited to announce its recent acquisition of a former memory care community in Highland Park, Illinois. This purchase marks a significant step forward in CCHI's mission to create an inclusive living environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Founded in 2019, CCHI has long sought a property that could be transformed into a sustainable, welcoming community where individuals with disabilities can live independently, engage socially, and thrive. The vision became a reality with the recent acquisition, facilitated by Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors, a leading real estate advisory firm specializing in the seniors housing and behavioral healthcare space. The transition was further supported by Highland Park friends and partners, including Michael Weiss and HODC, who played a key role in the process.
CCHI will transform the former senior housing property into a 45- to 50-unit co-living space that will provide adults with the opportunity to live, work, and socialize together in an environment designed for inclusion and independence. Their team has worked tirelessly to engage with community partners and stakeholders to bring this acquisition to fruition.
"We are thrilled to bring this vision to life in Highland Park," said Laurie Williams, Founding Member of CCHI. "This property will allow us to offer a supportive, vibrant community for adults with disabilities, where they can build relationships, pursue activities they enjoy, and live as independently as possible."
"Blueprint is incredibly proud to have played a part in this meaningful transaction and to help bring CCHI's vision for inclusive living to life," said Blueprint's CEO Ben Firestone. "We look forward to seeing the lasting impact this project will have on residents and the Highland Park community—a place my family and I call home."
CCHI is deeply committed to ensuring that all people have access to opportunities for community engagement and independent living. The transformation of this property will provide a much-needed home for residents while fostering a supportive environment where they can flourish.
For more information about CCHI's mission or to learn how you can support this important initiative, please visit https://thecchi.org/.
For inquiries on Blueprint's behavioral health platform or to explore conversion opportunities, please contact Head of Behavioral Healthcare, Andrew Sfreddo at asfreddo@blueprinthcre.com.
For more information, please contact Eileen Gehring (egehring@blueprinthcre.com) or Laurie Williams (laurie@thecchi.org).
Chicago-based Blueprint was founded in 2013 with a mission to elevate healthcare real estate advisory through collaboration and data. Blueprint is now the most active advisory firm in seniors housing and skilled nursing, as well as a market leader within other healthcare real estate subsegments. With a proven track record of $13.8 billion in transaction volume, the Blueprint model rests on the unique combination of broad market coverage and unrivaled analytics. Blueprint has comprehensive industry expertise in skilled nursing, seniors housing, medical properties, and behavioral healthcare.
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