ITAV “It Takes a Village” Development was originally 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.

In 2017, ITAV Family of Schools began its search for a new school campus that would educate children from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. During this site selection process, ITAV Development was activated and the idea of
additional real estate development was formed. In 2022, ITAV Development decided to take more of a hands on approach to commercial real estate and has started with educational facilities and affordable housing.

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. We believe that "It Takes a Village" to create culturally driven real estate developments that revitalize neighborhoods.