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Evergreen Real Estate Group Transforming communities. Improving lives. This is what drives us.

Evergreen Real Estate Group principals and development leadership share a combined knowledge of nearly 100 years of experience in the industry through various functions as owner, lawyer, consultant,
property manager, educator, architect and urban planner. In an ownership and consultant role, principals Jeff Rappin and Steve Rappin have owned and developed a wide range of affordable housing, special needs housing, and market rate multifamily projects over the past 15 years. Jeff Rappin
is a former Senior Vice President for The Habitat Company and has been involved as an attorney and/ or principal in over a billion dollars of tax-exempt bond transactions. Director of Development David
Block developed $200 million in complex, mixed-use and mixed-income projects in his former role as a development director for a national non-profit organization. Evergreen Real Estate Group takes the lead on the development of projects from the beginning of the
process with site selection through planning and zoning approvals, building design, financing, leasing
and property management. Evergreen is a responsible, involved partner in creating new and revitalized affordable housing. We believe our role in the development process is to bring the local vision to life, and to help realize the development process with our expertise in the complex financing and rigorous development schedules required to build many types of affordable housing.

🏆 Big news for Encuentro Square!We’re proud to share that Encuentro Square received a 2026 AIA Chicago Design Excellence...
10/05/2026

🏆 Big news for Encuentro Square!

We’re proud to share that Encuentro Square received a 2026 AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award – Architecture Citation of Merit!

Congratulations to Canopy, the project’s architect and award recipient, our co-development partner LUCHA, and Evergreen team members David Block, Kate Gronstal and Jenny Calero for their leadership in bringing this project to life.

The partnership continues with Encuentro Square Phase 2, currently in predevelopment. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this recognition possible!

Pictured L–R: Kate Gronstal (Evergreen), Andreea Micu and Jaime Torres Carmona (Canopy), and Lillian Bui and Rosa Ortiz (LUCHA).

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, celebrate survivors, support those currently facing...
10/02/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, celebrate survivors, support those currently facing breast cancer, and remember those we have lost. 💗

At Evergreen Real Estate Group, this month holds special meaning as we remember members of our Evergreen family impacted by breast cancer, including our colleague Jane Smaga. Her legacy continues to inspire us through the annual Jane Smaga Award and the impact she made on those around her.

Throughout October, we encourage everyone to learn more about the importance of early detection, support those affected, and continue showing what it means to care deeply for one another and the communities we serve.

Together, we stand in support. Together, we are One Evergreen. 💕

Celebrating Our Social Services Team 💚This past weekend, September 19, was National Service Coordinator Appreciation Day...
09/21/2026

Celebrating Our Social Services Team 💚

This past weekend, September 19, was National Service Coordinator Appreciation Day, and we couldn’t let the occasion pass without recognizing our incredible Service Coordinators and Social Service Supervisors across Evergreen!

Often called the “Heartbeat of Housing,” our social services team connects residents with valuable resources, advocates for their needs and helps build stronger, more connected communities.

Thank you to our Service Coordinators and Social Service Supervisors for the compassion, dedication and care you bring to our residents every day. You truly put the care deeply in One Evergreen!

🏆 Congratulations to Hidden Hills at Oakdale!We’re proud to share that Hidden Hills at Oakdale has been named the 2026 B...
09/18/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Hidden Hills at Oakdale!

We’re proud to share that Hidden Hills at Oakdale has been named the 2026 Bloomington Community Choice Award winner for Best Apartment Complex!

After advancing through the nomination and voting rounds, Hidden Hills at Oakdale came out on top in a community-wide competition that received more than 83,000 votes across all categories.

Congratulations to the entire Hidden Hills at Oakdale team on this well-deserved recognition!

09/15/2026

Honoring the Legacy of Jeff Rappin

As part of Evergreen 25: The Legacy Celebration, we took a special look back at the vision, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit of our founder, Jeff Rappin.

From Evergreen’s beginnings 25 years ago to the company and communities we serve today, Jeff’s vision helped build the foundation for who we are and continues to shape where we’re headed.

As we celebrate 25 years, we’re proud to share this special tribute to Jeff and the legacy that started it all.

25 Years. One Evergreen. 💚Last week, our Evergreen family gathered in Chicago for Evergreen 25: The Legacy Celebration, ...
09/14/2026

25 Years. One Evergreen. 💚

Last week, our Evergreen family gathered in Chicago for Evergreen 25: The Legacy Celebration, marking an incredible milestone in our company’s history.

We honored our founder, Jeff Rappin, reflected on our Core Values, celebrated team members reaching milestone years of service, and presented awards recognizing the people and communities that make Evergreen special.

Day Two continued with team trainings and a community service project, giving us an opportunity to connect, learn, and give back together.

Thank you to everyone who made this celebration so memorable. Here’s to the next 25 years! 💚

Our residents at Linden House Chicago recently enjoyed a fun-filled outing to Chicago’s Chinatown!From exploring the nei...
09/09/2026

Our residents at Linden House Chicago recently enjoyed a fun-filled outing to Chicago’s Chinatown!

From exploring the neighborhood to enjoying delicious food and great conversation, the day was filled with smiles, laughter and time spent together.

Creating opportunities for our residents to connect, explore their communities and make lasting memories is what it’s all about. We’re so glad everyone had such a wonderful time!

Happy Labor Day from Evergreen Real Estate Group!Today, we recognize the people whose hard work, dedication, and commitm...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Evergreen Real Estate Group!

Today, we recognize the people whose hard work, dedication, and commitment make a difference every day. Across our communities, properties, offices, and job sites, it takes many hands working together to create places people are proud to call home.

We’re grateful for our Evergreen team, partners, and everyone whose work helps strengthen the communities we serve.

Wishing you a safe and happy Labor Day!

Exciting news for affordable housing in western Colorado!Crawford Commons Apartments has been awarded 9% Low-Income Hous...
09/03/2026

Exciting news for affordable housing in western Colorado!

Crawford Commons Apartments has been awarded 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), bringing 60 new affordable townhome-style rental homes to Clifton, Colorado.

Developed in partnership with Housing Resources of Western Colorado, Crawford Commons marks the community’s first 9% LIHTC development in 25 years and Evergreen’s first affordable townhome-style rental community.

We’re proud to help bring much-needed, high-quality affordable housing to Clifton and the Grand Valley.

Read the full press release: https://shorturl.at/iGnCX

Evergreen is expanding affordable assisted living in Ohio.Evergreen Real Estate Group has broken ground on three new Gre...
08/31/2026

Evergreen is expanding affordable assisted living in Ohio.

Evergreen Real Estate Group has broken ground on three new Green Oaks communities in Fairborn, Grove City and Walnut Creek, bringing 360 new affordable assisted living apartments to the Dayton and Columbus metro areas.

The developments are among the first purpose-built affordable assisted living communities to be constructed in Ohio and will provide seniors across a range of income levels with greater access to quality housing, care and the opportunity to age with dignity and independence.

With five Green Oaks communities now under construction across the state, Evergreen continues its commitment to expanding affordable senior living options and transforming communities and improving lives.

Read the full press release to learn more about the Green Oaks developments and the partnerships making them possible: https://shorturl.at/oPkC0

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566 W. Lake Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL
60661

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