LINC's directory of case studies features artist space development projects across the country. Projects include live-work spaces, artist studios, exhibition and performance venues, and multi-use facilities. Each case study describes the development process, the history of the building, uses of the space, development grants and funding, zoning changes, and lessons learned.

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Acme Artist Community, Chicago, IL
Uses of Space: Live-Work; Workspace/Studio, Gallery, Multi-Purpose Space

Acme Artists is a limited-equity development providing home ownership to artists and their families, and also several non-profit organizations. Acme provides office space to non-profit organizations including Chicago Community TV Network, NNWAC, and the Chicago Mutual Housing Network. It is the first live-work artist community in Chicago designed, managed and owned by its members. The project was developed through grassroots participation to achieve affordable, sustainable, energy efficient space well suited to the arts. (Case Study by LISC)

To learn about artist space development projects relevant to your work, you can search through LINC's directory. Each case study includes five sections related to the development process: