iTAV Development
transforming communities

Our Mission
ITAV Development provides high-quality, culturally driven real estate developments that revitalize neighborhoods.
Our Story

Firm Background

ITAV “It Takes a Village” Development was founded in 2007 with the goal of addressing a critical need to develop a high-quality early childhood educational facility on the West Side of Chicago.

Over the years, ITAV Development has worked with community stakeholders to identify real estate opportunities that will support the mission of revitalizing neighborhoods.
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Our Goals

CommunitY Impact

When identifying a project, we seek to understand the demographics and culture our target areas for development. Our approach allows us to revitalize neighborhoods by promoting community development through real estate opportunities.
Just Listed
Early Learning Facility

South Loop: 1020 S Wabash Ave

5200
 Bed
 Bath
 Car
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Just Listed
Early Learning Facility

Austin: 5719 - 5727 W. Chicago Avenue

6815
 Bed
 Bath
 Car
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Our Work

What We Do

ITAV Development specializes in the following types of developments:
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• Educational Institutions
• Affordable Housing
• Commercial Developments
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Our projects are developed with the goal of stabilizing and enhancing communities.

Services Offered

Below are some of our key services:

Educational Facilities
Affordable Housing
Commercial Development

our Areas of Focus

We focus on the following neighborhoods in the greater Chicagoland area:

•  West Humboldt Park
•  North Lawndale
•  Austin
•  Bronzeville
•  South Loop
•  Oak Park
Our Team

Leadership

Our leadership team consists of
seasoned professionals with diverse industry experience.
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Meet Our Team

Nakisha Hobbs, M.Ed.

Managing Partner / Co-Founder

Gwendolyn Harris, M.Ed.

Managing Partner / Co-Founder

Anita Andrews-Hutchinson, M.P.H.

Managing Partner / Co-Founder

Harold Andrews

Managing Partner / Co-Founder

Kenneth Gilkes Jr., MPA, MSRE

Director of Real Estate & Economic Development

Daren Hobbs

Facilities and Real Estate Manager

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