iTAV Development
transforming & advancing communities

Our Mission
ITAV Development provides high-quality, culturally driven real estate developments that revitalize neighborhoods by using community-based assets to positively transform and enhance peoples' lives.
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. Rooted in the foundations of It Takes a Village Family of Schools, ITAV Development believes that the people and communities most impacted by socioeconomic injustice should be closely associated with the power source to correct those economic injuries. Over the years, ITAV Development has worked with community stakeholders consulting on Community Benefits Agreements (CBA), researching sites for transformative development opportunities, and advocating for thoughtful commercial real estate development.
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Our Goals

Community & social Impact

We believe that research legitimizes advocacy and that data drives our actions as a real estate development company. When pursuing a project, we look beyond the proforma and seek to understand the demographics, culture, and location analytics of our target areas for development. Our thoughtful approach allows us to revitalize neighborhoods by identifying established community assets and promoting community development through real estate opportunities around those assets. 
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South Yarra

2 Hamilton Road

4
 Bed
3
 Bath
3
 Car
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Just Listed
South Yarra

1320 High Street

3
 Bed
2
 Bath
4
 Car
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Services Offered

Over the years, we have established core competencies in commercial real estate development. Our expertise has allowed us to lead developments, provide consulting on real estate projects, and serve as co-developers. Below are some of our key services:

our Areas of Focus

Affordable Housing
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, there is a severe shortage of affordable housing for the lowest-income renters. ITAV Development seeks to be an industry leader in providing sustainable, high-quality, affordable housing options.

Community Asset Revitalization
We believe that people who experience the pain should be closest to the power. ITAV Development actively seeks to redevelop existing community assets/third space developments such as libraries, schools, parks, gardens, and gathering spots.

Mixed-Use Development  
ITAV Development will create pedestrian-oriented commercial real estate products that allow people to Live ~ Work ~ Play ~ Stay. Our mixed-use developments are designed to promote revitalization and mitigate the risk of gentrification and displacement.

Business Corridor Redevelopment 
Our mission is to create an environment where communities can attract and retain high-quality businesses. ITAV Development works to enhance retail development and improve business corridors, particularly in Special Service Areas and Business Improvement Districts. 

Industrial Development
ITAV Development believes that responsible industrial development in disinvested areas will spur economic growth by increasing the micro socioeconomic gross domestic product and providing financial security for communities and residents.

Our Team

Leadership

Our leadership team consists of seasoned professionals with diverse industry experience seeking to promote a more equitable approach to commercial real estate development. The collective experience of our team allows ITAV Development to take a holistic approach to our restorative real estate projects.
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Thank you for visiting us. We invite you to join the movement for socioeconomic change and empowerment by way of culturally responsive real estate development. 
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