Case Studies - Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates, Inc

We’ve worked in more than 300 municipalities across the Midwest.

We prepare comprehensive market studies for developers, lenders, public housing authorities, state housing finance authorities, and municipalities – and we’re proud that our work helps clients understand market needs, secure funding, and obtain municipal approvals.

Browse featured projects across affordable, senior, and market-rate housing – as well as commercial, retail, and industrial development. Then contact us to discuss how we can add value to your project.

Alden Foundation Senior Housing Tax Credits - Woodridge, IL

Learn how we helped the Village and developer apply for and receive tax credits for senior housing.

Camiros Ltd. Retail and Office Zoning Recommendations - City of Wheaton

Find out how we worked with Camiros Ltd. to analyze the retail and office market in the City of Wheaton in order to prepare zoning recommendations.

Chicago Heights, IL Comprehensive Plan Industrial Market Analysis

Read how we helped the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and the City of Chicago Heights prepare its Industrial Sub-Area plan.

City of Omaha Market Study

Read how we helped with an application for a HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant in Omaha.

Cje Senior Life Banner Development Deerfield

CJE SeniorLife and Banner Development Independent Living Facility

Read how we helped CJE SeniorLife and Banner Development gain municipal approval for an independent living facility aimed at Jewish seniors.

Comprehensive Plan for Franklin Park, IL - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

See how we helped guide industrial attraction and retention efforts to help the Village capitalize on its proximity to O’Hare Airport.

DKI Inc Affordable Housing

Find out how our market study helped developer DKI Inc obtain tax credits for affordable housing in The Villas of Lake in the Hills.

Flaherty and Collins Luxury Apartments - Orland Park

Learn how we helped Flaherty and Collins obtain approval and financing for 295 luxury apartments in Orland Park.

Full Circle Communities Milwaukee Avenue Apartments

Learn how we helped Full Circle Communities gain approval for a 32-unit building on Milwaukee Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago targeting low-income adults with physical disabilities.

Future Plans for Galewood-Armitage Industrial Corridor - City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development

Learn how we helped the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development understand opportunities in an industrial area.

Greater Downtown Development Corporation Market Study - Peoria

Read how our market studies helped the Greater Downtown Development Corporation revolutionize downtown housing options.

Hillside Redevelopment Market Analysis

Learn how we assisted the Village of Hillside plan for redevelopment of a flood-prone area.

Market-Rate Elgin Apartments

Learn how we helped the developer obtain HUD financing for Watermark at the Grove.

Northwest Chicago Senior Housing Needs

Discover how our work helped 5 Chicago municipalities collaborate to meet senior housing needs.

Northwest Chicago Transit-Oriented Development Plan Economic Reality Check

Learn how our market analysis delivered an economic reality check for a transit-oriented development plan on the northwest side of Chicago.

Rosenwald Courts Apartments

Learn how we assisted the developer in bringing this historic property back to life.

Vermilion Development Affordable Assisted Living Facilities - Indiana

Learn how we assisted Vermilion Development in selecting locations for affordable assisted living in Indiana.

Village of Olympia Fields Market Analysis

Read how our market analysis and economic development strategy helped the Village of Olympia Fields target hotel and restaurant opportunities.

This map shows the breadth of our experience.

Without a doubt, the success we have experienced in developing our affordable assisted living platform is in no small measure attributable to VSKA. Their market analysis on a state-wide level guided us to certain markets, while their insights into particular sites helped define our success. We are working to develop our tenth Silver Birch Living community in the State of Indiana. Valerie and her team are directly linked to that progress.

Darrin Jolas

Vermilion Development

We use VSKA to perform the market study for all of our tax credit development projects. They are always professional and thorough and they know exactly what the Illinois Housing Development Authority and the Federal Home Loan Bank are looking for. It’s a slam dunk with VSKA!

Tina Pourroy

Housing Authority of Joliet

Based on several recommendations, we selected VSKA to conduct a downtown residential market study in 2016. Unlike our previous studies which did not lead to further development, VSKA identified the true market demand at market rates that would encourage development. Based on this report, within 18 months we had 5 completed projects, and best of all: VSKA’s analysis was spot on. We have since used VSKA to update our downtown residential market study, as our development community has confidence in their analysis.

Michael J. Freilinger

Downtown Development Corporation of Peoria