Our American Dream Starts Here

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Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council | LISC/Chicago’s New Communities Program
QUALITY-OF-LIFE PLAN | MARCH 2014
Our American Dream Starts Here
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This plan was created through the support, collaboration, and efforts
of the Back of the Yards residents, businesses, property owners,
and other local stakeholders, as well as the following people and
organizations:
Committee Chairs
Craig Chico, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
Emilio Carrasquillo, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
Kristen Komara, The Resurrection Project
Robert Albeldano, Center for New Horizons
Sandy Traback, Peace & Education Coaltion
Terri Cox, Matanky Realty Group
Back of the Yards Community Supporters
Cindy Agustin
Vincent Alloco, El Valor
Jose Alonso, CUBY
Marina Alonso, James Hedges Elementary School
Lucia Anaya, The Gate Newspaper
Daniel Bahena, The Resurrection Project
Luis Bermudez, The Resurrection Project
Valerie Brown, John H Hamline Elementary School
Valerie Butron, Chicago Public Schools
Rick Cadena, Resident
Nora Cadenas, William H Seward Communication Arts Academy ES
Rashaun Calhoun, Chicago Public Schools
Adriana Cardona, The Gate Newspaper
Adrien Cardona, HAS
George Cardoso, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
Logisitcs Director
Jadine Chou, Chicago Public Schools
Salvador Cisneros, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Director
of Performing Arts
James Clarke, Richards Career Academy High School
Josue Conchola, The Resurrection Project
Oscar Contreras, Mothers for Peace
Cassandra Cortez, Chicago Commons
Barton Dassinger, Cesar E Chavez Multicultural Academic Center ES
Mary E Dolan, Richards Career Academy High School
Ben Felton, Chicago Public Schools
Michael Finney, Edward Tilden Career Community Academy HS
Fabiola Flores, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Program
Director SSA 10
Irais Flores, UNION Impact
Patty Flores, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Social Media
Coordinator
Adelfio Garcia, James Hedges Elementary School
Edwin Garcia, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Director of
Finance
Al Garza, Chicago Police Department
Bill Gerstein, Chicago Public Schools
Jim Gonska, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Director of
Community Service
Nicole Hall, The Gate Newspaper
Drea Hall, Chicago Public Schools
Philip Hampton, Chicago Public Schools
Rhonda Hoskins, Richard J Daley Elementary Academy
Angela Hunt, Richard J Daley Elementary Academy
Jesse Iniguez, City Colleges of Chicago, CUBY
Pebble Jackson, William H Seward Communication Arts
Academy ES
David Jarmusz, Chicago Police Department
Phillip Jimenez, San Miguel Schools Chicago
Maureen Kelleher, Resident
Liz Kirby, Chicago Public Schools
Sister Angie Kolacinski, Holy Cross
Stacy Koumbias, SGA Youth & Family Services
Colette Larson, Resident
Tim Ligue, Chicago Public Schools
David Lopez, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Youth
Instructor
Carolina Lopez, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
Irene Lopez, Resident
Joseph Lopez, Peace & Education Coalition
Marco Lopez, Resident
Mayra Lopez, The Resurrection Project
Nina Lopez, SER Central States
Veronica Lopez, Resident
Claudia Lule, Chicago Public Schools
Norma Manzo, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Computer
Instructor
Josefina Marquez
James Matanky, Matanky Realty Group
Mike McMullin, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Program
Director SSA 13
Hougard Megan, Chicago Public Schools
Miguel Moreno, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Program
Director SSA 39
Cynthia Munoz, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council SSA 39
Assistant
Gisela Nevarez, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Special
Events Coordinator
Eric Ocon, SER Central States
Joel Pachefsky, Matanky Realty Group
Mario Paez, Matanky Realty Group
Jackson Pebble, Chicago Public Schools
Danier Piedrahita, Richards Career Academy High School
Edgar Ramirez, Chicago Commons
Raul Raymundo, The Resurrection Project
Kellie Rechlicz, Richards Career Academy High School
Monica Reynoso, The Gate Newspaper
Paul Rutherford, Cook County Crime Stoppers
Juan Salgado, IDPL
Alba Sanchez, HAS
Paul Schissler, Chicago Public Schools
John Scott, Chicago Public Schools
Jose Segura, The Resurrection Project
Mauro Simental, UNION Impact
Thaddeus Smith, San Miguel Schools Chicago
Roger Sosa, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Director of
Commercial Development
Bridgette Swenson, Peace & Education Coalition Alternative High
School
Maurice Swinney, Edward Tilden Career Community Academy HS
Father John Tilford, St. Michael
Hallie Trauger, Resident
John Trock, William H Seward Communication Arts Academy ES
Taína Velázquez-Drover, John H Hamline Elementary School
Eddie Vogel, Resident
Father Bruce Wellems, Holy Cross
Kyle Westbrook, Chicago Public Schools
Rafael Yanez, UNION Impact
Pat Zarate, William H Seward Communication Arts Academy ES
Ulises Zatarain, The Resurrection Project
This list was compiled from sign-in sheets for planning and committee
meetings and may not include all participants. Our apologizes for any
misspellings or omissions.
Aldermen
Pat Dowell, Ward 3
James A. Baker, Ward 11
George A. Cardenas, Ward 12
Edward M. Burke, Ward 14
Toni Foulkes, Ward 15
Joann Thompson, Ward 16
Willie Cochran, Ward 20
BYNC Staff
Craig Chico, President & CEO
Erin Waitz, NCP Director
April Hall, NCP Organizer
A special thanks to our editor Mike McMullin
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Who We Are
Our Community, Our Neighborhood
History: Our Past, Our Community
Becoming a Great Neighborhood
Demographics: Who We Area
Neighborhood Assets
Lead Agency
Preparing for Our Future: The Planning Process
Putting Our Plan into Action
2
Our Vision
Goals, Strategies & Projects
Revitalizing Our Neighborhood
Work Program: Our Plan of Action
Our Goals
Lead and Partner Organizations
Strategies and Projects
LEADING THE COMMUNITY. Taking part in a neigh-
borhood tour, community leaders discuss ideas
and plans for Back of the Yards.
IMAGE CREDITS
FUNDING
COVER IMAGES
Arnett Muldrow (“Forward” Logo); BYNC (Map/Logo Overlay)
The New Communities Program (NCP) is supported by grant
funding from LISC/Chicago, Charter One Foundation, and the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
DOCUMENT IMAGES (IN ORDER OF FIRST OCCURRENCE)
Teska Associates (p. 1, both; p. 5; p. 6; p.11, both; p. 12,
top right and bottom left; p. 14; p. 24, top; p. 29; p. 30;
p. 32; p. 33; p. 35; p. 36)
Chicago at the Turn of the Century, Larry Viskochil CHS (p. 6)
LISC/Chicago (p. 2)
BYNC (p. 3; p. 15; p. 17; p. 18, top; p. 22, top and bottom;
p. 24, center)
LISC/Chicago (p. 3)
Hedges Elementary School (p. 4; p. 19, center)
Peace & Education Coalition (p. 8)
El Valor (p. 12, top left; p. 19, bottom)
Magali Rangel (p. 12, bottom right; p. 34, both)
Libby Elementary & Middle School (p. 18, center; p. 19, top)
Kelly High School (p. 18, bottom)
The Plant Chicago (p. 21; p. 26, inset)
Instituto del Progresso Latino (p. 22, center)
Bing Maps (p. 23; p. 27)
The Gate (p. 24, bottom)
Testa Produce (p. 26, main)
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LAST REVISED: MARCH 6TH, 2014
1 | OUR COMMUNITY, OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The green water tower atop the historic
Goldblatt’s building serves as a historic symbol for the neighborhood at the 47th Street/Ashland Avenue intersection.
A COMMUNITY ICON.
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK. Chicago Commons opened the Paulo
Freire Center as one of the newest additions to the neighborhood, providing early childhood education to local families.
History: Our Past, Our Community
Mid 1800’s to the 1920’s: Emergence of the Stock Yards
The Back of the Yards neighborhood was originally part of the Town
of Lake until its annexation by Chicago in 1889. The expansion of
the neighborhood began in the mid–nineteenth century with
the establishment of the Union Stockyards and the concentration
of railroads in the area. By 1900, the neighborhood had been
transformed into a series of Slavic enclaves, dominated by Poles,
Czechs, Lithuanians, and Slovaks, largely composed of workingman’s
cottages.
Each of these ethnic enclaves had their own church and school,
usually housed in the same building with a head priest imported
from the motherland as a way to stay connected to their heritage. In
most cases, these communities also had men’s social clubs, women’s
leagues, and sports associations. Prior to the Great Depression, these
micro-communities handled their population’s problems internally.
“
LISC/Chicago will help the Back
of the Yards plan for its long term
future. Instead of reacting, Back
of the Yards is being proactive.
We are going to highlight the assets of Back of the Yards to attract
new life as well as investment
and opportunities.
“
T
hroughout the years, the Back of the Yards has undergone
many changes. Though the ethnic makeup and amount
of opportunities have evolved over time, the prevalence of
poverty and need for assistance has been unchanged. The Qualityof-Life Plan is an unprecedented initiative that unites residents,
community stakeholders, local businesses, faith-based institutions
and neighborhood organizations to create one voice and deliver one
message: In the face of social and economic challenge, Back of the
Yards will continue to move forward.
- Raul Raymundo
CEO, The Resurrection Project
The Gate, a community-based newspaper
“BYNC Launches Early Action Project for
Quality of Life Plan”
November 18, 2011
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A Historic Timeline
Back of the Yards, Back in Time
The timeline below provides a quick snapshot of the history of our neighborhood, from the iconic days of the Chicago Stock Yards to the planned opening of a new high
school in 2013.
Mid 1800’s
Original immigrant settlement
1865
Union Stockyards open
1870-90’s
Influx of Slavic immigrants
1889
Annexation into City of Chicago
1893
Sherman Park highlighted at World’s Fair
1910-20’s
Influx of Mexican immigrants
1930’s
Rise of community organizing movement
1939
BYNC is established
1960’s
Sharp decline of railroad stockyards
1970
Union Stockyards close
1980-2000’s Focus on community development
2011
Quality-of-Life Plan created
2012
Quality-of-Life Plan implemented
2013
Back of the Yards High School slated to open
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1920’s to 1970’s: Change in Ethnic Composition
The Slavic character of the community continued well into the
20th century, making way for a minor influx from south of the
border with Mexican immigrants starting to settle in Back of
the Yards and adjacent Bridgeport in the 1910’s and 1920’s.
It wasn’t until the 1970’s when the ethnic makeup of Back of
the Yards transitioned away from Slavic with the emergence of
significant Mexican and African American communities.
It is this ethnic composition that generally defines presentday Back of the Yards, illustrated not only by the makeup of
the population, but also the multicultural businesses and
multilingual signage that have emerged throughout the
neighborhood’s landscape.
1960’s to 1970: Decline & Closure of the Stockyards
As the federal highway system took shape in the latter half
of the 20th century, the meatpacking industry that was once
centralized due to the physical limitations of the railroad
network was fast becoming decentralized with greater
mobility and broader distribution ranges offered by trucks and
highways. Mechanized meat packing processes and quickfreeze packaging also had a significant impact on the sharp
decline of Stockyards in the 1960’s.
Chicago’s Union Stock Yard eventually closed its doors in
1970, marking the end of an iconic era in Chicago’s history of
commerce. As result, the Back of theYards neighborhood faced
an economic downturn.
1939 to 1980’s: Rise of Community Organizing
Back of the Yards is generally viewed as the birthplace of
community organizing. Saul Alinsky and Joseph Meegan
established the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
(BYNC) in 1939, building upon Alinsky’s theories of community
organizing in which an “organizer would work with local
leaders to create a democratic organization where people could
express their needs and fears, and gain improvements in their
conditions via direct actions.”1 While initial efforts focused on
THE STOCKYARDS. The Union Stockyards
was once a symbol of Chicago’s economic
might. The historic gate remains today.
OUR COMMUNITY, OUR NEIGHBORHOOD |
basic organization and economic justice, the focus eventually
broadened to address issues relating to housing, economic
development, employment, and social equity.
1980’s to Today: Focus on Community & Economic Development
BYNC and other community organizations continue to serve the
Back of theYards by offering a wide range of social and economic
services. Under the Quality-of-Life Plan, the neighborhood has
come together, creating one mission to improve the quality-oflife for the Back of the Yards.
Becoming a Great Neighborhood
We need others to believe this community is worth investing in.
We may be a community served by different wards, comprised
of different cultures, and led by various community groups,
but we also realize that we are one community. Enhancing
the quality-of-life in the Back of the Yards will have a positive
impact on everyone in our community and every business.
That is the mission of this Quality-of-Life Plan.
ECONOMIC FOCUS. Decades after the closure of the Stockyards,
local organizations, including the Center for Working Families,
continue to focus many of their efforts on economic issues.
1
Grossman, James R., Ann Durkin Keating, and Janice L. Reiff, eds. The Encyclopedia of Chicago. Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press, 2004.
“OUROWN DESTINY”. Back of theYards is revered
as the birthplace for the community organizing movement, starting with BYNC in 1939.
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1
Our Neighborhood
By the Numbers
A snapshot of the demographic and economic composition of our
community. Additional data relating to economic development and
education are summarized on the pages 9-10. For a complete overview of community data, please refer to our Data Book, a separate
companion document to this plan.
42,604
Number of people residing within the 4.8 square
mile study area in 2010, which is a 6% decrease
from 2000
57.2%
Percent of Hispanic/Latino population
$38,872
Average household income in 2010
$52,778,931 Retail gap (local dollars spent outside the neighborhood) in 2010 on all goods/services in trade area
47.7%
Percent of individuals older than 16 years of age who
are employed, compared to 9.5% unemployed
25.3%
Percent of employed individuals who use public
transportation to commute to work
36.9%
Percent of owner-occupied housing units
3
Number of existing public high schools, with one
more set to open in 2013
35.5%
4
Percent of residents under age 18 in 2010
Demographics: Who We Are
AData Book was the first major product of the planning process,
creating a compendium of demographic data and community
facts related to topics such as demographic compositions, retail
sales, employment, education, public safety, housing, and
transportation. The statistics to the left provide a quick snapshot
of some of the key data that characterize our community.
Neighborhood Assets: People & Places that Matter to Us
The people, organizations, and local assets form the identity of
the Back of the Yards neighborhood. The neighborhood assets
that define the Back of theYards include block clubs, community
organizations, schools, faith-based institutions, and parks. The
Neighborhood Assets Map on Page9 illustrates the geographic
distribution of these assets.
Overall, it is imperative that we build upon our assets to ensure
we assign the most influential human, economic, and physical
resources to successfully implement our strategies and projects.
CELEBRATING COMMUNITY. Events like the Magnet Cluster Art Fair
allow residents to open the neighborhood and celebrate the
diversity and vitality of Back of the Yards.
Lead Agency
The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council was founded
in 1939 by Joseph Meegan, Saul Alinsky, supporting clergy,
business owners, union officials, and residents. The BYNC is
among the oldest non-for-profit community organizations in
the United States, serving a large area of Chicago’s southwest
side, which includes the communities of Brighton Park,
McKinley Park, and New City. Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle,
chronicled the Back of the Yards area when it suffered from
social disorganization, unemployment, poor housing, and
juvenile delinquency. The BYNC was created in response to
these growing social issues and continues today to organize
residents and bring social services and economic resources to
the community.
“We the people will work out our own destiny.”
In its early years, the BYNC was a confrontational, antiestablishment organization that often conflicted with the
Stockyards owners and the government.
Over time, both the community and the organization changed.
The community remained Slavic until the 20th Century, but by
the mid-70’s, it was a predominately Hispanic neighborhood
with a large number of African Americans, as it is today.
The BYNC serves as an anchor in the community enhancing the
general welfare of all residents, organizations, and businesses
in its service area. We wholeheartedly believe that a healthy
community is a good place to shop, a good place to operate
your business, and a good place to invest. Many of the activities
featured in this plan focus on attracting new businesses,
retaining existing businesses and providing an ideal shopping
environment that addresses the needs of consumers. The
BYNC coordinates promotional events in the retail district,
provides security, street cleaning, transportation, snowplowing
and graffiti removal, hosts informational sessions for business
owners, and provides technical assistance for the many
incentives available to business owners in our community. In
addition to the technical assistance and advocacy we provide to
businesses, the BYNC is administrator of four Special Service Areas:
• The 47th/Ashland Retails District--SSA #10
• The Stockyards Industrial Park--SSA #13
• The Brighton Park/Archer Heights Retail District--SSA #39
• The Kedzie Industrial Tract--SSA #7
As the administrator of these SSA’s the BYNC works with commissions
representing the business owners in the district to provide a variety of
services.
As a result of the hard work of the President, Board of Directors,
staff, community stakeholders and residents we are committed to
improving the community in which we live and work. The BYNC
accomplishes its mission by integrating social service and economic
development programs into a holistic approach to the challenges
facing the Back of the Yards community.
The Back of the Yards Neighborhood
Council is the oldest, and I would
suggest, most successful, community
organization in America.
“
“
BRIDGING THE GAP. As the largest public park serving Back of the Yards, Sherman
Park offers recreational spaces and facilities to the community, but it, along with
other local parks, has the opportunity to enhance its programming.
- Alderman Edward M. Burke
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Community participation has been a
hallmark of the planning process for
the Quality-of-Life Plan, including
workshops with the public and a
Steering Committee comprised of local
community organizations.
Step-By-Step
Quality-of-Life Planning Process
Community organizing has long been a defining characteristic of
Back of the Yards. With community organizing comes carefully
formulated processes. The Back of the Yards Quality-of-Life Plan
was created from the following planning process:
Preparing for Our Future: The Planning Process
With the support of LISC/Chicago, a Steering Committee
comprised of representatives from various local organizations
was formed to provide a collective voice for the community. We
identified issues, shared stories, proposed ideas, and formulated
strategies aimed at enhancing the quality-of-life in the Back of
the Yards. The community took part in the planning process
by participating in public workshops where they shared their
thoughts and feedback. The Steering Committee divided into
four committees: Youth & Education, Economic Development,
Housing, and Civic Engagement. Each committee selected a
chairperson tasked with maintaining progress towards the
goals illustrated in the plan.
ARTISTICSTATEMENT. Murals are a common sight in Back of the
Yards, illustrating local artistic skills and even emphasizing the
values and aspirations of the community.
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Putting Our Plan into Action
This plan is designed to encourage the community to put
strategies and projects into action.
1
Neighborhood Assessment & Data Book
2
Community Visioning | PUBLIC WORKSHOP #1
3
Formulation of Goals, Strategies & Projects
4
Community Feedback | PUBLIC WORKSHOP #2
5
Preparation of Draft Quality-of-Life Plan
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Plan Rollout & Celebration
Components of the Quality-of-Life Plan have been
implemented from the initial planning process. On November
12, 2011, community members came together to paint signs
of peace over gang graffiti, demonstrating solidarity and
making a concerted effort to reclaim the neighborhood from
gang violence (refer to page 34). Community organizations
lobbied together in an attempt to unite the Back of the Yards
during the ward remap.
On August 2, 2012, the Quality of Life Plan, SSA 13, and the
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council hosted its first job fair.
Several neighborhood companies participated; over 500 job
seekers attended the event and many residents were hired on
the spot.
In summary, the Back of the Yards Quality-of-Life Plan will be
the ultimate community tool, a blueprint specifically designed
for the Back of the Yards neighborhood that helps it address the
key dilemmas and ultimate solutions.
An Overview
Economic Development
LISC MetroEDGE conducted a Retail Scan in 2010 for Back of the Yards to identify retail opportunities and
retail attraction strategies. Key findings included:
>> Back of theYards is a retail destination for grocery, furniture and general merchandise. The neighborhood
is attracting Latino and African American shoppers from surrounding market areas for grocery, furniture,
and some food service.
>> Since 1990, Back of the Yards Convenience Trade Area’s population increased by 19%, a significant
larger gain than the City of Chicago or Cook County, while the larger DestinationTrade Area’s population
remained stable.
>> Back of theYards ConvenienceTrade Area has $165 million of buying power per square mile, $8.7 million
more than an average square mile in Chicago.
>> Back of the Yards is a destination for Food and Beverage, Clothing, Furniture, Food Service & Drinking
Establishments and General Merchandise. These retail services are concentrated in particular along
47th Street, both in older retail spaces and in two modern shopping centers.
>> Since 2010, Back of the Yards and SSA 10 has worked on a number of projects to improve retail
environment including eight SBIF projects to redo retail facades and twelve new awnings on retail
stores.
>> Back of theYards Shopping Center at 47th and Damen attracted a major new tenant, Foreman Mills, and
retained and moved Burlington Coat Factory to accommodate Foreman Mills.
>> Proximity to the Stockyards Industrial Corridor, home to the recently LEED Platinum certified Testa
Produce, the only LEED Platinum foodservice distributor in the nation.
>> According to Claritas/Nielsen, in 2011 there are 696 business establishments with 10,659 employees
located in the Study Area alone (43rd to the north, Western Avenue to the west, 55th St. to the south
and Halsted to the west), demonstrating a high density of small businesses and employment in the
residential and retail area.
Population Change 1990-2009
Back of the Yards Convenience Trade Area
Back of the Yards Destination Trade Area
City of Chicago
Cook County
19.1%
0.3%
1.6%
3.2%
SOURCE. Claritas, 2011.
Retail Categories Float for the Back of the Yards Convenience Trade Area
Bldg Material & Garden Equipment & Supply Dealers
Electronics & Appliance Stores
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
Health & Personal Care Stores
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Books & Music Stores
General Merchandise
Food Service & Drinking Places
Furniture & Home Furnishing Stores
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
Food & Beverage Stores
-25,000,000 -20,000,000 -15,000,000 -10,000,000 -5,000,000
7,630,000
2,250,000
2,117,000
1,950,000
1,000,000
-2,900,000
-4,300,000
-8,950,000
-10,580,000
-22,600,000
0
5,000,000 10,000,000
In Dollars
SOURCE. Claritas, 2011.
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An Overview
Education
Access to high quality education is an issue for all grade
levels – from early childhood to elementary and high
school, to higher education. Elementary schools in Back
of the Yards have largely shown steady improvement,
while neighborhood high schools have lagged as poor
performers. Back of the Yards achieved a major victory in
convincing Chicago Public Schools to build the new Back
of the Yards High School at 47th Street and Hoyne Street.
Education is about more than test scores and preparation
for jobs. The Peace and Education Coalition has worked
years to improve communication and provide a thriving
safe environment for all children in Back of the Yards. Innovative programs at both San Miguel and Holy Cross aim
to serve the whole child, offering an array of programming, academic, and social support.
The Peace and Education Coalition provides
support and services to help create safe and enriching learning environments for students in Back of the Yards.
YOUTH SUPPORT.
Enrollment
School
Elementary Schools
Agustin Lara1
Chavez
Daley1
Fulton
Hamline1
James Hedges1
Libby
Mays
Seward1
Sherman
Catholic Schools
San Miguel
Public High Schools
Kelly2
Richards Career Academy
Tilden2
City & State Comparisons
City of Chicago
State of Illinois
1
2
3
4
8
Grade Levels
2011
2011
Attendance Mobility
Rate
%
2005
2011
%
Change
PK, K, 1-8
PK, K, 1-8
PK, K, 1-8
PK, K, 1-8
PK, K, 1-8
PK, K, 1-8
PK, K, 1-8
K, 1-8
PK, K, 1-8
PK, K, 1-8
569
1,026
952
731
499
938
741
424
709
600
555
872
820
489
696
885
536
308
877
456
-2.5
-15.0
-13.8
-33.1
+39.5
-5.7
-27.7
-27.4
+23.7
-24.0
92.6
94.4
93.8
93.2
93.1
94.6
89.8
95.5
94.6
91.2
6-8
72
-
-
9-12
9-12
9-12
3,124
473
1,356
3,153
616
561
K-12
K-12
-
403,770
2,074,806
Peace and Education Coalition School
Schools located outside the study area but serving the community
ISATEnglish Learner students significantly lower
IEP (Individualized Education Program) or special education program
ISAT or PSAE %
Meeting State Standards3
IEP %
Enrollment4
2005
2011
Change
2005 2011
14.0
13.0
19.6
39.2
22.3
11.1
41.7
15.6
10.7
32.8
50.0
46.8
44.7
25.4
58.6
27.8
29.0
N/A
69.8
N/A
69.7
73.4
65.5
53.3
67.5
57.1
52.4
78.7
66.7
59.3
+39.4
+56.8
+46.5
+109.8
+15.2
+105.4
+80.7
N/A
-4.4
N/A
7.6
10.4
5.7
9.2
5.8
4.8
12.6
10.8
7.9
7.7
10.1
10.1
7.3
10.8
10.6
11.8
12.5
12.0
9.1
11.0
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
+0.9
+30.2
-58.6
89.4
90.7
78.5
32.7
37.1
39.6
N/A
N/A
N/A
27.0
6.8
6.6
N/A
N/A
N/A
12.5
15.9
27.7
12.6
14.7
27.5
-
91.4
94.0
17.6
12.8
-
73.3
82.0
-
-
-
SOURCE. Illinois State Board of Education.
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UNION Impact Center
The Resurrection Project
El Valor Inclusion Center (Future Site)
Instituto del Progreso Latino
Healthcare Alternative Systems
Paulo Freire Family Center
Swap O Rama Flea Market
Casa Romero
Precious Blood Center / Mother's for Peace
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Our Vision
GOALS, STRATEGIES & PROJECTS
Revitalizing Our Neighborhood
In order to enhance the quality-of-life for the Back of the Yards, the
community has come together to determine and prioritize our needs;
this will enable us to develop goals to improve and strengthen our
neighborhood and ensure the best possible future for us.
The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council will continue to work
in partnership with local organizations to tackle problems through
a series of objectives and goals. Our four goals are supported by
six strategies, ranging from safety, youth, education, economic
development, housing, and civic engagement. Each strategy is
ONE OPPORTUNITY . . . The vacant Aronson site just north of the
Walgreens at 47th and Ashland presents one of the clearest
and largest opportunity sites for redevelopment.
. . . AFTER ANOTHER. The Rainbow site presents another opportunity for redevelopment to strengthen the neighborhood’s
most prominent intersection at 47th and Ashland.
supported by projects to improve the quality-of-life in the Back
of the Yards.
>> Priority. Ranging from high, medium, and low, each
project is prioritized to ensure the most pressing issues are
addressed first. We have organized our projects based on
the changing needs of our community.
>> Timeframe. To ensure the projects are completed in a
timely manner, each project is assigned a timeframe of
either 1 year, 2-3 years, or 4-5 years. Some projects take
longer than a year to achieve due to limited resources,
safety concerns, and navigating through multiple ward
jurisdictions.
>> Lead Organization. Although each individual project within
the Quality-of-Life Plan affects the community as a whole,
certain organizations may have more to offer to a project
“
The success of this great [youth
summer soccer league] initiative was mainly due to the
high degree of commitment
and passion from our volunteers . . . who worked together
to make an impact among our
neighborhoods’youth.
“
2|
- Irais Flores
The Gate, a community-based newspaper
“Youth Soccer Tournament Making An Impact”
September 9, 2011
than other local agencies (i.e. housing agencies are more
inclined to lead projects involving housing). In essence,
the lead organization is responsible for shepherding the
project.
>>Partner Organizations. In many cases, the lead organization
will have one or more partner organizations that will
provide assistance and additional resources to help
complete the project.
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2 | GOALS, STRATEGIES & PROJECTS
Work Program: Our Plan of Action
TheWork Program will be our guide to enhance the quality-of-life
in the Back of the Yards (see following pages). We will modify the
Work Program to meet the changing needs of our community.
key to this effort is engaging and involving people from the
“Thegrassroots
community. We know that this kind of planning process
can identify and develop meaningful solutions to real problems, but
it takes the commitment and support of the people who best know
the issues and have a strong sense of what kinds of proposals can
make a real difference.
- Susana Vasquez LISC/Chicago Executive Director
The Gate Newspaper, January 9, 2012
“
Our Goals
>> YOUTH & EDUCATION // GOALS
Expand opportunities for youth through
recreational, educational, and vocational
experiences.
Develop and improve access to high quality
education for all children in the neighborhood to
become college and career ready.
>> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT // GOALS
Improve economic development, jobs, and
new retail opportunities in the neighborhood.
>> HOUSING // GOALS
Provide quality affordable housing
opportunities for homeowners and renters,
targeting rehab, new construction, and
a block-by-block strategy to stabilize the
neighborhood.
>> CIVIC ENGAGEMENT // GOALS
Enhance public safety for all residents,
shoppers, and visitors to the Back of the Yards.
Promote a strong identify for Back of the
Yards and market the community.
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GOALS, STRATEGIES & PROJECTS |
2
Working Together
Lead & Partner Organizations
As the strategies for neighborhood improvement were
prepared, various local organizations provided feedback to
ensure the intended outcomes of each strategy were attainable
given the physical, economic, and human resources that are
(or may become) available in Back of the Yards.
In addition, each of the projects defined under each strategy
has a lead organization and potential partner organizations to
shepherd the action steps from initiation through completion.
These lead and partner organizations are listed to the right and
integrated in the Work Program on the following pages.
Aldermen
AMA
ATA
BYHS
BYNC
CDS
CEDA
Local Aldermen
Arnett Muldrow Associates
Active Transportation Alliance
Back of the Yards High School
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
Community Design Solutions
Community and Economic Development Association
of Cook County
Chavez
Cesar E Chavez Multicultural Academic Center ES
Chicago Commons Chicago Commons
City
City of Chicago
CNH
Center for New Horizons
Colleges
City Colleges of Chicago
CPL
Chicago Public Library
CPS
Chicago Public Schools
CUBY
Committee for a Unified Back of the Yards
Daley
Richard J Daley Elementary Academy
HAS
Health Care Alternative Systems
HED
Department of Housing & Economic Development
El Valor
El Valor
Hamline
John H Hamline Elementary School
Heartland
Heartland Alliance
Hedges
Holy Cross
IDPL
Lara
Matanky
MHC
NHS
NTHP
Park District
PEC
Police
Richards
Seward
SHM
SSA
St. Michael’s
Tilden
The Gate
TRP
UNION Impact
West Side Tech
James Hedges Elementary School
Holy Cross Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Instituto del Progresso Latino
Agustin Lara Elementary Academy
Matanky Realty Group
Metropolitan Housing Council
Neighborhood Housing Services
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Chicago Park District
Peace & Education Coalition
Chicago Police Department
Ellen H Richards Career Academy High School
William H Seward Communication Arts Academy ES
Spiritual Holistic Ministries
BYNC Special Service Areas #7, 10, 13, 39
St. Michael the Archangel Parish
Edward Tilden Career Community Academy HS
The Gate Newspaper
The Resurrection Project
UNION Impact Center
Arturo Velasquez (West Side Technical) Institute
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Our Plan of Action
Strategies & Projects
The following two-page
matrix provides a snapshot of
our strategies. More detailed
information pertaining to these
strategies and projects are
provided on the subsequent
pages. In particular, details such
as priorities, time-frames, and
lead and partner organizations
are provided for each project.
In some cases, additional
details for a specific project are
provided, such as the background
information on the future Back of
the Yards High School on page 20,
which relate to Projects 2.1A, B,
and C.
>> YOUTH & EDUCATION // GOALS
Expand opportunities for youth through
recreational, educational, and vocational
experiences.
Develop and improve access to high quality
education for all children in the neighborhood to
become college and career ready.
>> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT // GOALS
Improve economic development, jobs, and
new retail opportunities in the neighborhood.
ID
Project
Strategy 1.1 Improve the quality and options for recreational facilities in the neighborhood’s park system.
safe youth spaces that nurture constructive activities, social interaction, and job training
Strategy 1.2 Create
opportunities.
the new Back of the Yards High School into the community by creating safe passages to
Strategy 1.3 Weave
and from school and building up the school as the flagship of the neighborhood.
Strategy 1.4 Improve the quality of educational opportunities for children and families.
the local education system to tailor the curriculum that adequately prepares students
Strategy 1.5 Advance
for a workforce that continues to evolve and seeks specialized skills.
ID
Strategy 2.1
Strategy 2.2
Strategy 2.3
Strategy 2.4
Strategy 2.5
Strategy 2.6
THIS WAY. The community seeks
to build upon existing facilities
and programs at local parks.
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Project
Identify available jobs and the required skills, particularly for local industrial businesses in the
Stockyards and nearby industrial parks..
Identify how local businesses can be more integrated in the advancement of community
improvement goals.
Improve the retail identity of the neighborhood as a catalyst for changing the way people
perceive Back of the Yards.
Promote redevelopment of vacant lots and buildings to bring new opportunities and jobs to the
community.
Cultivate the neighborhood as a unique destination by strengthening its cultural institutions,
restaurants, and entertainment options.
Improve the physical appearance of the neighborhood through streetscape design and reuse of
historic properties.
>> HOUSING // GOALS
opportunities for homeowners and renters,
targeting rehab, new construction, and
a block-by-block strategy to stabilize the
neighborhood.
>> CIVIC ENGAGEMENT // GOALS
Enhance public safety for all residents,
shoppers, and visitors to the Back of the Yards.
Promote a strong identify for Back of the
Yards and market the community.
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ID
Project
Strategy 3.1 Address vacant properties through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) process.
foreclosure problems through coordination and education between homeowners and
Strategy 3.2 Address
lenders.
residents with the resources needed to become knowledgeable and responsible
Strategy 3.3 Provide
homeowners and renters.
Strategy 3.4 Ensure quality housing is available to renters, seniors, and veterans.
ID
Strategy 4.1
Strategy 4.2
Strategy 4.3
Strategy 4.4
Strategy 4.5
Strategy 4.6
Project
Build community support to demand appropriate level of police personnel to address the safety
needs of the neighborhood.
Maintain an open line of communication with local law enforcement and fire department
officials and aldermen.
Improve the street and alley infrastructure throughout the neighborhood to provide for a safe
and accessible street network for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
Speak as“one community”.
Strengthen the image of Back of the Yards as a neighborhood through the new Back of the Yards
branding campaign.
Build social media campaign to connect and inform members of the community, and positively
influence the perception of the neighborhood.
FINDING A NEW HOME. Residents
desire to find a new home for the
local branch of the public library.
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Integrate the El Valor Inclusion
Center into the neighborhood
[Project 1.4A]
Coordinate with Swap-O-Rama
[Projects 2.2A, 2.4E]
Redevelop the Aronson site
[Project 2.4A; additional
details on page 28]
43RD ST
HALSTED ST
Promote sustainable redesign of
Davis Sq. Fieldhouse [Project 1.1B]
DAVIS
SQUARE
Create a gateway feature at
47th/Western intersection
[Project 2.6C]
BACK OF
THE YARDS
SHOPPING
CENTER
Develop a consistent and attractive
streetscape along 47th St, including
connection to CTA Western Orange
Line Station [Project 2.6A]
Renovate the Rainbow site
[Project 2.4C]
Renovate the Goldblatt’s site
[Project 2.4D]
CORNELL
PARK
RACINE AVE
51ST ST
ASHLAND AVE
WESTERN AVE
Activate the underutilized
Damen Ave corridor for
redevelopment and
community activities
[See site improvement
concept on pages 32-33]
WESTERN
(ORANGE
LINE)
Create a gateway feature at
47th/Halsted intersection
[Project 2.6C]
47TH ST
DAMEN AVE
Integrate the new high
school into the neighborhood to serve as a catalyst for
improved youth and
education programs
[Projects 1.3A, 1.3B;
additional details on page 23]
Improve employment, education,
and entrepreneurial elements to
stimulate the local economy and
reinvent the Stockyards
[Projects 2.1A, 2.1B, 2.1C, 1.5A,
1.5B, 1.5C, 1.5D]
SHERMAN
PARK
Enhance the local housing stock
by addressing homeownership,
eliminating foreclosure issues, and
diversifying quality housing options
[Projects 3.1A, 3.1B, 3.1C, 3.2A,
3.2B, 3.4A, 3,4B, 3.4C, 3.4D; additional details on page 35]
55TH ST / GARFIELD BLVD
Expand fitness options at
all parks [Project 1.1A]
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Neighborhood
Improvement Strategies Map
Stimulate economic development improvements by
supporting local businesses, attracting new businesses,
and redeveloping vacant or underutilized properties
[Projects 1.1A, 2.2B, 2.4F, 2.5A, 2.5B]
NOTE: This map does not recommend specific land uses,
but general strategies for the neighborhood.
COMMUNITY
GOAL
1
>> YOUTH & EDUCATION
Expand opportunities for youth
through recreational, educational,
and vocational experiences.
Develop and improve access to high
quality education for all children
in the neighborhood to become
college and career ready.
2
The Back of theYards places a high value on providing a variety of recreational, educational, social and vocational
opportunities to local youth; this ensures the youth will have constructive activities that truly engage them,
fostering social interaction, interpersonal skill development and healthy lifestyles, all while providing a safe
haven free from the influence of gangs and drugs. The youth represent our future; therefore, we must provide
the best educational opportunities possible. We must continue our mission of improving the local education
system by providing a safe learning environment that offers curriculum that best prepares students for higher
education and a career. In order for this plan to reach fruition, we must objectively identify problems and work
towards realistic, and viable, solutions.
STRATEGY 1.1
Improve the quality and
options for recreational
facilities in the neighborhood’s park system.
PROJECTS
A. Provide greater fitness options by offering
expanded facilities within the park district
fieldhouses or supplementing existing
facilities with a private gym.
[see Project 2.3F]
B.
Promote sustainable redesign of Davis
Square Park Fieldhouse and parkland.
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
Medium
2-3 Years
PAC
IDPL
High
2-3 Years
PAC
IDPL
STAYING ACTIVE. Providing youth with a variety of activities allows them to stay active and be productive with their time,
skills, and aspirations, while still having fun just being kids.
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STRATEGY 1.2
Create safe youth spaces
that nurture constructive
activities, social
interaction, and job
training opportunities.
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Coordinate with local schools to expand
after school programs and extended
hours.
High
2-3 Years
PEC
CPS; Chicago
Commons;
TRP; El Valor
B.
Continue and expand the neighborhood
mural program to identify new urban
canvases that can be used for murals as an
alternative outlet for graffiti artists.
Medium
1 Year
BYNC
-
C.
Develop more outreach programs aimed
at parents so that they can stay active with
their children and understand their role in
building safe spaces for youth.
High
1 Year
PEC
IDPL; El Valor;
UNIONImpact;
Chicago
Commons
PROJECTS
STRATEGY 1.3
Weave the new Back of
the Yards High School
into the community by
creating safe passages
to and from school and
building up the school
as the flagship of the
neighborhood.
A. Ensure that Back of the Yards High School
is targeted to local students and work with
elementary schools to plan for transition
to high school.
High
1 Year
PEC
Elementary
schools; St.
Michael’s;
CPS; Chicago
Commons
B.
High
1 Year /
2-3 Years
PEC
Park District;
CPS; Police;
Chicago
Commons
Partner with Back of the Yards High School
to ensure a safe environment for youth
and plan a range of educational and recreational opportunities for the community.
PLAYING BALL. Providing safe and accessible facilities for sports
allow youth to participate in activities that pique their interests,
keep them healthy, and build teamwork skills.
BEING KIDS. While school is the place where youth will attain their
academic knowledge, it should also be a safe place where they
can participate in fun and enriching activities.
THINKING BEYOND. In addition to preparing students for college
and employment, high school provides them with opportunities
to explore real world issues that impact their lives.
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STRATEGY 1.4
Improve the quality
of educational
opportunities for
children and families.
HONORING ACHIEVEMENTS. Recognizing students who earn
academic achievements and are dedicated to their school
attendance can instill and reinforce personal pride in students.
LEARNING BEYOND CHICAGO. While Chicago is a great urban
laboratory to supplement their academics, field trips beyond
Chicago provide enriching experiences for students.
LEARNING THE BASICS. While academic excellence should be the
primary focus of improving the local education system, basic life
and interpersonal skills should also be emphasized.
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Build a new Inclusion Center to offer a
wide array of services to youth, families,
adults, and persons with special needs.
High
1 Year
El Valor
-
B.
High
1 Year /
2-3 Years
PEC
Chicago
Commons;
CPS
A. Identify skill sets that are highly sought
in local businesses, particularly in the
industrial corridor, to further improve
school curriculum that ensures students
are prepared for the workforce.
High
1 Year
BYNC
Chicago
Commons:
CPS
B.
Partner with local colleges to offer
vocational training for all residents.
High
1 Year /
2-3 Years
PEC
West Side
Tech; Daley
College
C.
Develop a promotional campaign that
identifies alternative life paths that can
lead towards successful lives and careers
but do not necessarily require college as a
necessary step.
High
2-3 Years
PEC
Chicago
Commons
PROJECTS
Develop a mentoring/tutoring program
that connects students to peers, alumni,
and parents, as well as an after-school
and/or summer internship/apprenticeship
program between local businesses and
high school students, particularly focusing
on core trades and skills.
2
STRATEGY 1.5
Advance the local
education system to
tailor the curriculum that
adequately prepares
students for a workforce
that continues to evolve
and seeks specialized
skills.
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Elevating Education
Back of the Yards High School
Scheduled to open in 2013, neighborhood leaders achieved a significant victory when Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the new Back of the Yards
high school would become the second International Baccalaureate neighborhood high school in Chicago. International Baccalaureate offers three basic
curricular programs: the PrimaryYears Programme, for children in kindergarten through 5th grade, the MiddleYears Programme, for students in grades 610, and the Diploma Programme, for 11th and 12th-graders. In 2011, IB launched a new program, the IB Career-related Certificate for students interested
in career and technical education.
In a wall-to-wall IB school, 9th and 10th-grade students will take courses in the Middle Years Programme, which emphasizes hands-on, project-based
learning and can be tailored to all students, regardless of language background or academic special needs. Before entering 11th grade, students will
decide how they wish to continue working with IB’s programs--by entering the rigorous Diploma Programme or the new Career-related Certificate course
of study, by choosing one or more subjects in which to test for an IB Subject Certificate, or by simply choosing to understand one of IB’s core requirements
in arts, service or philosophy in addition to their regular high school coursework.
The new high school will have the first full-service, purpose-built community library inside a public school. The partnership between Chicago Public
Schools and the Chicago Public Library ensures that the Back of the Yards high school will become an anchor for both students and residents in the
community.
IMAGE CREDITS. All images of the new Back of theYards High School
are from the Public Building Commission of Chicago.
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COMMUNITY
GOAL
2
>> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2
The vitality of our local economy will ensure we can be an influential revenue engine for the City of Chicago.
We need to create business opportunities, foster entrepreneurship and growth, provide jobs, prepare students
for the workforce, and offer quality goods and services to our residents and visitors. We are not naive. We
understand that we will not make an impact on the poor financial climate of the nation; however, we are
confident that this plan will positively impact the local fiscal state of this community.
Improve economic development,
jobs, and new retail opportunities in
the neighborhood.
STRATEGY 2.1
Identify available jobs
and the required skills,
particularly for local
industrial businesses in
the Stockyards and
nearby industrial parks.
INNOVATING THE STOCKYARDS. Entrepreneur John Edel
purchased a former stockyards building to start Chicago’s first
industrial vertical farm, recycling used parts to run the plant.
Job Fair: On August 2, 2012 the Quality of Life Plan’s
Economic Development Committee in partnership with
SSA 13 held the first ever Quality of Life Job Fair. Over 500
job seekers attended the event, searching for opportunities
at over 25 participating companies. Several residents
were hired on the spot by participating companies, which
included McDonald’s, Comcast, AT&T and Walmart.
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Link people to employment opportunities
through job and career fairs.
High
1 Year
BYNC
SSA
B.
Help local businesses identify tax
incentives available for hiring unemployed
workers.
Medium
1 Year
BYNC
SSA
C.
Develop a local entrepreneurial training
program for small business owners and
entrepreneurs hoping to set up shop in
Back of the Yards.
High
2-3 Years
BYNC
SSA; City
College
Partners
PROJECTS
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STRATEGY 2.2
Identify how local
businesses can be
more integrated in
the advancement
of community
improvement goals.
PROJECTS
A. Coordinate with Swap-O-Rama to explore
how they can be a leader in building
a healthy business environment that
nurtures entrepreneurship and supports
the growth of local businesses.
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
Medium
2-3 Years
BYNC
PLANTING THE SEED. Local initiatives to educate residents about
community gardens and the local food economy may prompt
entreprenuers to explore new food-based businesses.
Communicate to landlords and businesses
the community’s expectations of
maintaining businesses that enhance the
social and economic viability of Back of
the Yards.
High
1 Year
BYNC
SSA
A. Utilize the new Back of the Yards branding
campaign to emphasize the benefits of
doing business in Back of the Yards.
High
1 Year
NHS,
BYNC
SSA 10, SSA 13,
National Trust for Historic
Preservation Community
Design Solutions, Arnett
Muldrow Associates
Ensure street lights along 47th Street,
particularly from Paulina Street to Wolcott
Avenue, are in properly working condition.
High
1 Year
SSA
-
B.
STRATEGY 2.3
Improve the retail
identity of the
neighborhood as a
catalyst for changing
the way people perceive
Back of the Yards.
B.
WORKFORCE TRAINING. To prepare for the workforce, residents
can obtain proper skills training at vocational schools or career
centers, such as the one run by Instituto del Progresso Latino.
ECONOMICS EDUCATION. Workshops such as BYNC’s LIRI/EAN
Workshop provide residents and business owners with a forum to learn about economic development approaches.
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2
Neighborhood Redevelopment
Attracting Business to the Aronson Site
During the planning process, the former Aronson site, which
is located along the west side of Ashland Avenue and north
of the Walgreens on the northwest corner of 47th Street and
Ashland Avenue, was identified as an opportunity site. The
approximately 20,000 square foot site with ample parking
behind was identified as one of the best opportunities for
retail reuse in Back of the Yards. The steering committee
identified a number of redevelopment options from retail
to mixed-use with housing above. In addition, health and
fitness were identified during community meetings as one
of the greatest needs for community and retail services.
NORTH
AERIAL VIEW OF EXISTING SITE
STRATEGY 2.4
Promote redevelopment
of vacant lots and
buildings to bring new
opportunities and jobs
to the community.
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Redevelop the Aronson Site near the
northwest corner of 47th and Ashland for
commercial or mixed-use.
High
1 Year
BYNC
Property
owners;
TRP; IDPL
B.
Develop the 4 vacant parcels at the
southeast corner of 47th and Damen for
commercial, mixed use, or a community
facility.
High
2-3 Years /
4-5 Years
BYNC
El Valor
C.
Renovate the Rainbow site at the
southeast corner of 47th and Ashland.
Medium
2-3 Years /
4-5 Years
BYNC
-
D. Renovate the Goldblatt’s site at the
southwest corner of 47th and Ashland into
senior housing and retail.
High
4-5 Years
BYNC
HED
E.
Identify suitable business vendors from
Swap-O-Rama who may have the
potential to fill vacant units.
Medium
1 Year /
BYNC
-
F.
Target needed retail such as health and
fitness, a sporting goods retailer, café/
coffee shop, and speciality stores.
High
2-3 Years
BYNC
-
PROJECTS
Aronson Site
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STRATEGY 2.5
Cultivate the
neighborhood as a
unique destination by
strengthening its cultural
institutions, restaurants,
and entertainment
options.
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Explore new restaurant and entertainment
opportunities that may help set Back of
the Yards apart as a unique destination.
Medium
4-5 Years
BYNC
-
B.
Medium
PROJECTS
Add live/work and gallery spaces for
artists connecting to similar spaces that
have developed in Bridgeport and Pilsen.
4-5 Years
BYNC
-
OLD & NEW SIDE-BY-SIDE. New development in Back of the
Yards often sit adjacent to historic sites and structures, such as
the Walgreens across the street from the Goldblatt’s building.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. Even the smallest retail shops add
to the economic vitality of Back of the Yards, providing unique
goods that may not be found elsewhere.
FOOD OASIS. Back of the Yards is considered a food oasis, offering at least six full-service grocery stores in the neighborhood.
Additional food options are welcome, though.
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>> COMMUNITY GOAL 2
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY 2.6
Improve the physical
appearance of the
neighborhood through
streetscape design
and reuse of historic
properties.
PROJECTS
A. Develop a consistent and attractive
streetscape along 47th Street between
Western Avenue and Halsted Street,
including connection to the CTA
Western Orange Line Station.
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
High
2-3 Years
BYNC
SSA 10,
SSA 13
2
B.
Develop a streetscape arts project
attracting local artists to develop pieces
that help celebrate the neighborhood’s
history.
High
2-3 Years
BYNC
PEC
C.
Create gateway features on 47th Street at
Western Avenue and Halsted Street that
signal entrance into the neighborhood,
similar to the Stockyard arches.
High
2-3 Years
NHS,
BYNC
SSA 10, SSA
13, National
Trust for Historic
Preservation
Community
Design Solutions,
Arnett Muldrow
Associates
High
2-3 Years
BYNC
-
D. Apply for grants and encourage
partnerships to improve the physical
appearance of tall, high visibility buildings,
such as the Goldblatt’s building and the
old Stockyards clocktower.
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From Slaughter to Sustainable
The Evolution of the Union Stockyards
Throughout the past 150 years, the Union Stockyards have
evolved from a blood, sweat and tears meatpacking quarter
into an environmentally-conscious business district; this
evolution is marked by the 250-foot Testa Produce wind
turbine that now stands in the once-vacant landscape.
The Testa facility’s innovative green technology is one
of the factors establishing a new era for the Stockyards.
John Edel joined the movement of continuing to make
the Stockyards a place for innovation and sustainability by
purchasing the old Peer Foods building to create Chicago’s first
industrial vertical farm. The Plant promotes sustainable food
production and entrepreneurship by reusing waste to help the
facility run.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION:
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>> CHICAGO SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIES:
>> TESTA PRODUCE:
>> PLANT CHICAGO:
www.cityofchicago.org
www.testaproduce.com
www.plantchicago.com
REINVENT. The iconic wind turbine is just one of the many
sustainability measures instituted by the newTesta Produce
facility near 47th and Racine (ABOVE). Local food production
is one of the initiatives at Plant Chicago (RIGHT).
2
Site Improvement Concept
Activating the 47th & Damen Corridor
EL VALOR
INCLUSION CENTER
(FUTURE SITE)
46TH ST
DAMEN AVE
BACK OF THE YARDS
SHOPPING CENTER
SEELEY AVE
DAMEN AVE
BACK OF THE YARDS
HIGH SCHOOL
(FUTURE SITE)
47TH/DAMEN
SITE
WINCHESTER AVE
47TH ST
HOYNE AVE
As noted in Project 3.3B, the four vacant parcels at
the southwest corner of 47th and Damen presents a
redevelopment opportunity for commercial, mixed use, or
a community facility, such as a library branch. In addition
to redeveloping the vacant parcels, the new redevelopment
has the potential to enhance the intersection as a strong
community activity center, anchored by the Back of theYards
Shopping Center to the northwest.
The truncated Damen parkway could also be enhanced to
further activate the 47th and Damen corridor with a public
green space fronted by a strong streetwall of existing houses
on the east and potentially new retail uses on the west.
Reopening the Damen corridor to the north would provide
additional space to continue this corridor enhancement
north towards 43rd Street.
Streetscape improvements will also improve the pedestrian
environment, making the corridor more inviting for people
to walk or bike to local businesses and facilities, including
the CTA Western Orange Line Station, planned El Valor
Inclusion Center, the new Back of the Yards High School
(under construction), and the potential relocation of the
neighborhood branch of the Chicago Public Library.
NORTH
AERIAL VIEW OF EXISTING SITE
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NEW RESTAURANT / BANQUET HALL WTIH OUTDOOR DINING
(POTENTIAL NEW DEVELOPMENT - CONCEPTUAL ONLY)
NEW PARKING AREA
(POTENTIAL SITE - CONCEPTUAL ONLY)
NORTH
BURLINGTON
COAT FACTORY
EL VALOR
INCLUSION CENTER
(FUTURE SITE)
FOREMAN
MILLS
46TH ST
BACK OF THE YARDS
SHOPPING CENTER
LANDSCAPED PEDESTRIAN
CORRIDOR
(POTENTIAL)
DAMEN AVE
VARIOUS
RETAIL
FOOD 4 LESS
PIZZA
HUT
BURGER
KING
WINCHESTER AVE
GAS STATION
(PLANNED)
DAMEN AVE
KFC /
LONG JOHN
SILVER’S
MARATHON
GAS STATION
47TH ST
TO WESTERN AVE & CTA ORANGE LINE
SOURCE. Rendering prepared by Teska Associates, Inc.
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DAMEN AVE
SEELEY AVE
BACK OF THE YARDS
HIGH SCHOOL
(FUTURE SITE)
HOYNE AVE
LAUNDROMAT
47TH/DAMEN SITE
(POTENTIAL SITE FOR
LIBRARY BRANCH)
COMMUNITY
GOAL
3
>> HOUSING
opportunities for homeowners
and renters, targeting rehab,
new construction, and a
block-by-block strategy to
stabilize the neighborhood.
2
A diverse housing stock is vital for the security and future of our neighborhood and will enable us to meet the
varying needs, budgets, and lifestyles of our residents. Our housing strategies and projects are designed to not
only reinvigorate and stabilize our housing stock, but also encourage residents and landlords to maintain and
take pride in the physical appearance of their properties and the neighborhood as a whole. By enhancing the
housing opportunities in our community, we will help strengthen the quality-of-life in our neighborhood.
STRATEGY 3.1
Address vacant
properties through the
Neighborhood
Stabilization Program
(NSP) process.
PROJECTS
A. Support the establishment and
enforcement of community appearance
standards for foreclosed or vacant
properties.
B.
Invest Neighborhood Stabilization
Program (NSP) funds to renovate housing
in targeted blocks of Back of the Yards.
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
Low
2-3 Years
City
-
High
1 Year
TRP
-
A PLACE TO CALL HOME. While the neighborhood offers
residential units to rent or own, the local housing stock should
continue to diversify, particularly for seniors and veterans.
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Investing in Housing
Local Housing Initiatives
Housing has always been a core issue in our
community. Back in our early stockyard days,
we held strong to maintain acceptable living
conditions for our working class communities.
Today, we continue to work together to address
the mortgage and foreclosure problems that
struck communities across the nation, with
Back of the Yards being one of the hardest hit
in Chicago.
Housing issues have changed throughout our
history, but we always pull ourselves up, band
together, and apply initiatives to create viable
housing conditions and livable communities.
Our community organizations and supporters
invest their time, money, and efforts into
making sure residents have viable housing
options and places they are proud to call home.
We feel that investing in our homes means
investing in our community.
On the right is a list of just a few of the housing
initiatives that have been implemented (or are
currently in the works) for Back of the Yards.
Our housing strategies outlined in this plan
are intended to encourage the community to
continue supporting and devising initiatives
like those listed to the right.
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NEIGHBORHOOD
STABILIZATION PROGRAM
RESURRECTION
HOMES
NEIGHBORHOOD
HOUSING SERVICES
The Resurrection Project (TRP) is one of the
lead agencies responsible for distributing
federal funding from the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP) to rehab
foreclosed properties in communities,
including Back of the Yards.
Resurrection Homes program is part of TRP’s
initiative to build upon its commitment to
fair, safe, and affordable housing practices.
By 2010, TRP will have created 177
affordable rental units and 117 for-sale units
in communities like Back of the Yards.
Through its lending, education, rehab, and
assistance programs, Neighborhood Housing
Services of Chicago (NHS) focuses its efforts
on improving neighborhoods by creating
opportunities for people to purchase and live
in affordable homes.
CASA
HIDALGO
CENTERS FOR NEW HORIZONS
EL VALOR INTERNATIONAL
INCLUSION CENTER
Completed by TRP, Casa Hidalgo is a rental
facility at 46th and Wood with 10 apartment
units and ground floor commercial space,
which is currently leased by IDPL’s Back of the
Yards Career Center and one of LISC/Chicago’s
Center for Working Families.
An allied effort from local and federal
organizations, regional utility companies,
a consortium of financial institutions, and
not-for-profit groups who are dedicated to
helping communities change their energy
usage habits, by offering access to a broad
array of programs and solutions.
Though not a housing initiative, El Valor
anticipates the Inclusion Center to be an
international model to provide programs
and facilities that enrich and empower the
lives of people with disabilities. The center
will be located at 46th and Wolcott.
>> COMMUNITY GOAL 3
HOUSING
STRATEGY 3.2
Address foreclosure
problems through
coordination and
education between
homeowners and
lenders.
STRATEGY 3.3
Provide residents with
the resources needed to
become knowledgeable
and responsible
homeowners and
renters.
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Educate residents about foreclosure
counseling opportunities.
High
4-5 Years
NHS;
TRP
-
PROJECTS
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Provide education and assistance to
residents including access to financing,
financial counseling, and homeownerhsip
responsibilties.
High
4-5 Years
NHS;
TRP
-
Connect homeowners and renters with
educational materials on how to make
their housing units more energy efficient.
High
2-3 Years
Center
for New
Horizons;
BYNC
CEDA
PROJECTS
B.
2
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STRATEGY 3.4
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Educate landlords and tenants to maintain
rental housing to high standards.
High
2-3 Years
NHS;
TRP
-
B.
Build up the neighborhood’s inventory
of quality housing, including senior and
veteran opportunities.
Medium
4-5 Years
NHS;
TRP
-
C.
Identify an appropriate course of action
to provide housing assistance to
undocumented residents.
High
4-5 Years
NHS;
TRP
-
Medium
2-3 Years
MHC
-
PROJECTS
Ensure quality housing
is available to renters,
seniors, and veterans.
D. Establish an employer assisted housing
program to connect local employers in the
Stockyards to retraining employees and
strengthen the housing market.
A PLACE TO CALL HOME. Many local organizations, including The
Resurrection Project, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council,
Heartland Alliance, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago,
offer programs and services that are intended to ensure residents
can find housing options that meet their specific needs in Back of
the Yards.
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COMMUNITY
GOAL
4
>> CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Despite challenges, we are one of the most vibrant and active communities in Chicago. Today we are plagued
by violence and it is critical that we focus on our safety and security. We must continue to create opportunities
for our youth to steer them away from gangs. We must improve communication between the community
and public officials. We must create an environment where residents feel safe to leave their homes. We must
renew our sense of community and strengthen positive civic engagement by rebuilding our relationships and
coming together.
Enhance public safety for all
residents, shoppers, and visitors
to Back of the Yards.
STRATEGY 4.1
Promote a strong identity for
Back of the Yards and market the
community.
Build community
support to demand
appropriate level of
police personnel to
address the safety needs
of the neighborhood.
STRATEGY 4.2
Maintain an open line
of communication with
local law enforcement
and fire department
officials and aldermen.
A SIGN OF PEACE. The multiple murals devoted to peace, such
as this one created by Madres por la Paz, are a strong indication
that safety is a core goal for Back of the Yards.
2
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Encourage police presence that is more
consistently visible and proactive.
High
1 Year
BYNC
-
PROJECTS
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Report concerns with response times and
fire hydrant safety.
Medium
1 Year
BYNC
Residents;
businesses
B.
Medium
4-5 Years
BYNC
-
PROJECTS
Work with local aldermen and the
Chicago Park District to bring spray parks
to the neighborhood.
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We are One
Over the past 10 years, Back of the Yards has been divided
into seven wards, a division that has brought instability
and lack of progress to the neighborhood.With the release
of updated demographic data from the 2010 U.S. Census,
we have a better understanding of the composition of
our city and our community. As populations shifted, the
redrawing of district boundaries for lawmakers was at the
forefront of the political landscape.
The Committee for a Unified Back of the Yards (CUBY)
believed that drawing the Back of the Yards into one
ward would help promote peace, education, economic
development, and empowerment in the community.
CUBY, with the support of the Resurrection Project,
U.N.I.O.N. Impact Center, Su Casa, Holy Cross/Immaculate
Heart of Mary Parish, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, St.
Joseph Parish, Mothers for Peace, Precious Blood Ministry
of Reconciliation, Hedges Elementary School and Chavez
Multicultural Academy, the community came together to
work towards a unified Back of the Yards.
On Saturday November 12, 2011, Back of the Yards
residents and community leaders gathered for a press
event at David Square Park to say “no” to the ward
divisions that for 10 years have delayed progress in their
neighborhood.
The gathering ended with an early action project as
part of this Quality-of-Life Plan, the Back of the Yards
Neighborhood Council (BYNC) partnered with LISC/
Chicago to mobilize community members in a concerted
effort to move along the neighborhood’s alleys to paint
over graffiti placed on garages.
34
The painting effort was just one small step to improve
the neighborhood, but it was a necessary step to garner
support for the Quality-of-Life Plan and demonstrate that
our community members have the desire and drive to
take initiative in improving Back of the Yards and taking
back our community. The strategies and projects outlined
in the plan will maintain the momentum from the
painting project to meet our other goals for neighborhood
improvement.
The project was by far an enormous success! After the
project concluded, a number of residents asked if they
could be provided with paint, which was donated by a
local business, to continue painting over graffiti in other
parts of the neighborhood.
We took fate in our own hands, with a paint brush in one
and paint bucket in another.
city services in this community that are
“ Securing
dependent on five ward alderman continues to
pose challenges. We may find residents of the
same block trying to have a meeting with their
alderman but because one is on the west side
of the street and another neighbor is on the east
side of the street they have different aldermen.
“
Redistricting & Its Impact on our Community
- Marco Lopez
Back of the Yards resident
ROLLING UP OUR SLEEVES. From the local police district to community organizations, community members, young and old, banded together to provide a fresh coat of paint over
graffiti to show solidarity in making the neighborhood a safe and attractive place to live.
>> COMMUNITY GOAL 4
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
STRATEGY 4.3
Improve the street and
alley infrastructure
throughout the
neighborhood to provide
for a safe and accessible
street network for
motorists, pedestrians,
and bicyclists.
STRATEGY 4.4
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Work with aldermen to coordinate a road
maintenance schedule that fixes potholes
and other physical problems
in a timely manner.
Low
4-5 Years
BYNC
-
PROJECTS
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Maintain the momentum of the
Stakeholder Task Force by coordinating
regularly scheduled meetings of local
organization representatives to coordinate
upcoming activities, discuss issues, and
manage resources.
High
1 Year
BYNC
-
Launch a Voter Registration and Get Out
the Vote Campaigns to make sure local
elected officials understand that Back of
the Yards residents vote and their collective
voice should be heard.
High
2-3 Years
BYNC
-
PROJECTS
Speak as
“One Community”.
B.
2
A PORTAL FROM THE PAST. The Union Stock Yard Gate is one
of the most iconic symbols in Back of the Yards, serving as a
landmark and link to the historic stockyards.
35
STRATEGY 4.5
Strengthen the
image of Back of the
Yards neighborhood
through the new Back
of the Yards branding
campaign.
STRATEGY 4.6
Build social media
campaign to connect
and inform members
of the community, and
positively influence
the perception of the
neighborhood.
COMMUNITY LANDMARKS. With its ornate tower piercing the
sky, Holy Cross Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is a core
community partner serving Back of the Yards. The Holy Cross
tower is just one of several structures of significant height - including other churches, former stockyard buildings, and
even a wind turbine onTesta Produce’s campus -- that provide
identifiable and distinct landmarks in Back of the Yards.
36
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Incorporate the new Back of the Yards
branding to create new brochures,
signage, and banners—anything that
would accentuate the character of the
neighborhood.
High
2-3 Years
NHS,
BYNC
SSA 10, SSA
13, National
Trust for Historic
Preservation
Community
Design Solutions,
Arnett Muldrow
Associates
PROJECTS
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME
ORGANIZATIONS
High,
Medium, or
Low
1 Year,
2-3 Years, or
4-5 Years
Lead
Partners
A. Promote the Facebook page, Twitter
account, and YouTube channel on every
flyer, poster, handout, etc. to see how
members of the neighborhood use social
media.
High
1 Year
BYNC
-
B.
Connect with community members
through interactions on social media
platforms.
High
1 Year
BYNC
-
C.
Start a Foursquare page for BYNC to
enable community members to“Check in”
to BYNC events in the neighborhood.
High
1 Year
BYNC
-
High
1 Year
BYNC
-
PROJECTS
D. Start using Instagram to share pictures of
the neighborhood, events, etc.
New Communities Program
For more information
Staff & Consultants
NCP is a long-term initiative of Local Initiatives Support
Corporation/Chicago to support comprehensive community
development in Chicago neighborhoods. It seeks to rejuvenate
challenged communities, bolster those in danger of losing
ground and preserve the diversity of areas in the path of
gentrification. Each effort is led by a neighborhood-based
lead agency that coordinates programs among other local
organizations and citywide support groups.
The program gives each of the lead agencies several
resources: two full-time staff positions (an NCP director and
organizer), technical support for planning and documenting the
planning process, a pool of loan and grant funds distributed on
a competitive basis for project seed money, and opportunities
for learning from both peers and subject-area experts.
All NCP neighborhoods undertake a structured community
planning process that leads to the quality-of-life plan, then
move on to implementation. They are encouraged to be “doing
while planning,” undertaking short-term “Early Action Projects”
such as launching a youth program, opening an employment
center, creating public art or sponsoring local health fairs.
NCP is designed to strengthen communities from
within – through planning, organizing and human development.
The comprehensive approach is designed to help broaden
opportunities for local residents through better education,
broader housing choices, safer streets, stronger personal
finances and new economic opportunities. The strengthened
community is better equipped to respond to economic
challenges and opportunities, attract new investment and
enhance the overall quality of life.
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (BYNC)
Craig Chico, President & CEO
Erin Waitz, NCP Director
April Hall, NCP Organizer
1751 W. 47th Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 523-4416 phone
(773) 254-3525 fax
ewaitz@bync.org
ahall@bync.org
LISC/Chicago
Susana Vasquez, Executive Director
Chris Brown, Director of Education & Engagement
Jake Ament, Program Officer
www.bync.org
LISC/Chicago
Chris Brown, Director of Education & Engagement
New Communities Program
135 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2230
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 422-9555 phone
(312) 422-0802 fax
cbrown@lisc.org
Teska Associates, Inc.
Scott Goldstein, Principal
Jodi Mariano, Principal + Lead Urban Designer
Todd Vanadilok, Senior Planner
Erin Cigliano, Planner + New Media
Malika Ramdas, Planner
www.TeskaAssociates.com
Axia Development, Inc.
Stephen Porras, President
www.axiadevinc.com

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