OSO Apartments serves as a catalyst for innovative affordable housing in Chicago. This project was initiated as part of Chicago Housing Authority's commitment to combating systemic housing displacement and extend to surrounding communities. OSO is a new construction, 5-story 48-unit affordable housing project in the Albany Park neighborhood. OSO is the Spanish word for “bear”, fitting name to express resiliency and strength for one of the nation's most culturally diverse communities. We worked closely with the affordable housing developer and local community groups to establish a program of 1- and 2-bedroom affordable apartments, community rooms, tenant amenities, a public courtyard, and an art mural wall -- all nestled in the heart of the neighborhood.