New homes, gardens mark Woodlawn rebound
Woodlawn is a predominately mixed-income African-American community that for years was seen as a “community of last resort,” despite its prime location. The community is located on Chicago’s lakefront, just eight miles from the city’s downtown Loop area. To the north is Hyde Park and the
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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.
Woodlawn Heroes:
Sister Therese O’Sullivan, Project Brotherhood
11/17/2009
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.
Markets back up, shoppers chow down 6/19/2009
Farmers markets in Woodlawn, Bronzeville and Englewood will provide fresh produce and a sense of community through the end of October.
- Entrepreneurs today -- no wait for tomorrow 1/12/2009
- Woodlawn farmers market sprouts up 6/3/2008
- Youngsters join Woodlawn Little League 5/13/2008
- New way to tell stories: audio slideshows 11/27/2007
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