Solid Auburn Gresham attracts new investment
Auburn Gresham is a predominately African-American middle class community located just nine miles from downtown Chicago. After two decades of residential flight and a few years of commercial disinvestment along the 79th Street retail strip, the community began to see a rebound in the late 1990s through the efforts of a new alderman, alliance of community organizations and investment from the city.
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News and articles
Laying a stable foundation 2/25/2010
Barely a year after the city got word it was getting $55.2 million in first-round federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funding, the City of Chicago and its non-profit program manager, Mercy Portfolio Services (MPS), have created a nimble system for buying and recycling hundreds of foreclosed homes and apartment buildings.
Auburn Gresham Heroes:
Patricia Watkins, Saint Leo Veterans Parent Patrollers
11/16/2009
The community heroes – saluted by the New Communities Program lead agencies and their partners are the ones doing the heavy lifting, often with little acknowledgement or reward.
Auburn-Gresham continues Renaissance; Quad Communities keeps on Groovin' 9/24/2009
On Sept. 12, the fourth annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival kicked off with Miami Heat sensation Dwayne Wade leading hundreds of youth in a silent march against violence. Meanwhile, in Quad Communities, several hundred people came out for the Groovin’ & Gospel on the Grove Festival, held Sept. 12-13.
- 11 'Hoods square off in ‘Hoops’ finals 8/19/2009
- Weatherization = Energy Conservation + Jobs 8/5/2009
- Auburn students clean Winneconna lagoons 5/4/2009
- Recycling market skyrockets in Auburn 1/7/2009
Lead agency
Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp.
1159 W. 79th St. Chicago, IL 60620 (773) 483-3696 phone (773) 483-3692 fax
Carlos Nelson
Executive director
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Cheryl Johnson
NCP director
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Ernest Sanders
NCP organizer
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Calendar
April 2010
| Thu 22 | 3rd annual Earth Day event 9 am –12 pm |
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