Under the leadership of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Housing Authority helps build vibrant communities within the city through its bold strategic initiative − Plan Forward. By using housing as a platform, the agency works with a host of key stakeholders to sustain strong neighborhoods to best prepare CHA residents for the global economy on their road toward self-sufficiency. CHA also provides stable, decent, safe and affordable housing to more than 59,000 low-income families and individuals, while supporting healthy communities in neighborhoods throughout Chicago.