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The Charis Neighghborhood

Chicago, Illinois
My neighborhood will be a neighborhood full of better highschool a community church it will be free of gang violence and it will have better and bigger houses and apartment and more computer stores and a more fitnes center and pools and more homel...
regeneratechicagoneighborhoods

Urban Housing

Peoria, Illinois
Support the development of downtown housing in the Warehouse District. Establish incentives that will encourage residential development in a compact area sufficient to create economies of scale sufficient to support residential service businesses ...
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Create a Crosstown Boulevard

Peoria, Illinois
Study the feasability of and develop a scheme for a crosstown boulevard to replace the existing sunken Interstate 74 through downtown Peoria.
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Dunkin Donuts Project

Plainfield, Illinois
I'm currently living in Shorewood; however, my husband and I are looking to downsize and possibly relocate to Plainfield. During our house search last week, we noticed the sign on the property apparently designated for Dunkin Donuts. We made som...
a-vision-for-division

Allow New Accessory Dwelling Units

Antioch, Illinois
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are commonly referred to as “carriage houses,” “granny flats,” and “in-law apartments”. They are structures typically located at the rear of a lot and provide space for a small residential unit or home office. ADUs ...
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Whitman Street Interchange Project

Rockford, Illinois
Let’s remove the Whitman Interchange and open up this 25-acre area for residential and commercial development. It would be replaced with a standard street system that would connect the existing neighborhoods with downtown, Madison Street, the Riv...
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Expand technical training and Bridge programs for parents

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: Onward Neighborhood House | WWC, LISC, Center for Changing Lives Project Timeframe: Mid-term
schools jobs

Expand GED classes for parents

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: Onward Neighborhood House | Heartland Alliance, CPS Project Timeframe: Mid-term
schools jobs

Permanent grocery stores for the neighborhood

Chicago, Illinois
The story of my neighborhood so where i live ( which is south shore drive ) is a very neutral place,filled with children and moms, and corner liquor stores.my new idea is that we make a place/plaza for a grocery store that stays there and can neve...
regeneratechicagoneighborhoods

Gather Usable Data on Social Determinants of Health

Peoria, Illinois
The conditions into which people are born, grow, and age are widely regarded as playing a fundamental role in our health and well-being. Yet, there is an insufficient level of collaboration or monitoring of social determinants and health outcomes....
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Connect with local businesses to hire local workers and youth

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: Onward House | NWSHC, 30th, 31st & 36th Wards, BC Chamber Project Timeframe: Mid-term
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Near North Neighborhood Survey

Chicago, Illinois
Hello Near North! We are O Development Group - we develop high impact real estate in response to specific community opportunities. Before deciding on a property's highest and best use, we want to engage the community. Our team will use technology ...
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Create an entrepreneurship incubator

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: Onward House | BC Chamber, City of Chicago Project Timeframe: Short-term
jobs small-business

Develop New Live/Work Units to Increase Housing Options

Washington, Illinois
Live/work units are small to medium-sized attached or detached buildings that consist of one dwelling unit above or behind a ground floor space that can be used for a wide range of business uses. Typically, the residence has a different street-lev...
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Provide counseling, education, and training to renters

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: SCH, NWSHC | City of Chicago, Community Investment Corporation (CIC), National Council of La Raza, Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Project Timeframe: Short-term"
housing building

Design financing programs to help undocumented ITIN borrowers access homeownership

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: NWSHC, Spanish Coalition| Wintrust Financial, First Midwest Bank, LISC, City of Chicago, IHDA Project Timeframe: Long-term
immigration housing

Expand educational workshops and opportunities for parents in CPS

Chicago, Illinois
Examples: Parent mentor and parent university programs Project lead | Partners: CPS | Community First Medical Center, Libraries, Onward Neighborhood House, NWSHC Project Timeframe: Short-term
schools jobs

Establish a Town Architect Position or a Committee for Architectural Review

Peoria, Illinois
Establish a position in the City’s planning department for a town architect or a committee for architectural review. The individual(s) that would serve would be skillful practitioners and talented in design.
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Tourism & Cultural Economic Development

Chicago, Illinois
Join us as we discuss the opportunities and developments taking place on the South Side under the broader umbrella of Tourism and how we can use "Cultural Economic Development" to socially and economically develoment pur communities.
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Creating Efficient Homes in the Pullman Community

Chicago, Illinois
With this project we plan to not only create jobs for teenagers in the Pullman area but also make Pullman houses more efficient. Our goal is to make these homes more Eco-friendly and affordable for the Pullman residents with house improvements.
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Save the Chicago Avenue Bridge from Demolition

Chicago, Illinois
We believe that the Chicago Avenue Bridge should be restored and the City should plan for more effective ways to move people efficiently across the Chicago River. We object to the proposed tear down & replacement because 1) the bridge and its uniq...
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Downtown Riverfront Park

Peoria, Illinois
Reclaim most of the downtown riverfront for a large linear park along the Illinois River. My suggestion is to acquire commercial property currently on the east-side of SW Water Street and turn it into a park for passive (open green space) & acti...
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Fence Placement on Residential Properties

Yorkville, Illinois
Should fences be allowed to extend beyond the front plane of the house? If so, should their appearance be regulated? (height, materials, etc.)
visualizing-yorkville-zoning

Work with block clubs to promote housing programs

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: NWSHC | Spanish Coalition for Housing, 16th and 25th Districts Project Timeframe: Short-term"
preservation housing