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City of Chicago, so we feel blessed with this opportunity and fortunate to be involved with 30 percent of the work in this corridor.”
Another exciting project in the company’ s pipeline is the launch of Vazquez Housing Development, a new branch of Toro dedicated to high quality and community-focused housing. Luis highlights how he has been personally preparing for the launch.“ I just completed a course for emerging developers entering the low-income housing space. This has been an incredible opportunity to gain more, deeper insight into affordable housing, developing and financing knowledge so we can apply it to Vazquez Housing Development.
“ Expanding this development is my focus for 2026, alongside the delivery of our first Missing Middle project. We’ re also trying to advance affordable housing work with our client United Power. We’ re currently developing the Back of the Yards neighborhood in North Lawndale, and we are contracted to build 40 single lowincome family homes in Roseland too- those three neighborhoods are underway at the same time.
“ We’ d like to keep collaborating with community-driven projects like Plant Chicago, an old firehouse, and the Lasalle corridor rehabilitation efforts. Ultimately, we aim to strengthen our partnerships and invest in training, technology and sustainable growth.”
Building with integrity
Sustainability is hugely important to Toro, and Luis states the business is very intentional when it comes to greener construction methods.“ Our use of prefabricated wall systems through Integrity Wall helps reduce waste and speed up timelines. We integrate energy efficient materials and building systems in our designs, promote electric-only homes and
strive to reduce emissions. Sustainability for us is about building responsibly and supporting long-term community health.”
Community is also at the heart of Toro’ s work. It purposefully takes on projects that are designed to make Chicago stronger and more equitable, specifically Vazquez Housing Development which Luis is hoping will lead in affordable and community-centered housing across the city. He explains what else is in store for Toro over the next five years:“ I also want to offer full turnkey solutions in
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