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571 articles (Last updated March 8, 2010)
New job listings in community development 3/8/2010
Read about community development-related job postings in Chicago neighborhoods.
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.
TRP, Johnson-Gabriel recognized at CNDA 2/17/2010
Two NCP lead agencies had particular reason for pride during the 16th annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards, held Feb. 9 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
'Shops & Lofts' moves forward -- with rentals 2/3/2010
Mixed-income development at 47th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue in Bronzeville will feature 140 apartments, about 48,000 square feet of retail.
LISC, NCP help Chicago win $98 million
to stabilize foreclosure-wracked communities 1/20/2010
The city’s NCP-influenced proposal shows how HUD’s program to buy and rehab foreclosed homes can foster wider community revitalization.
Kennedy-King inspires 63rd St. retail dreams 1/14/2010
Community leaders and merchants see the college, the anchor for a multi-million dollar revitalization plan, as a catalyst for more retail development in "downtown" Englewood.
Englewood food pantries dish it out and more 1/6/2010
In this economy when people run out of Food Stamps, they’re turning to the food pantries -- and Teamwork Englewood is partnering to help them out.
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NCP in the News
For Many Latina Teens, Gang Life Adds to Stress
The New York Times, 2/22/2010
Wireless Internet planned for 5 city areas
Chicago Sun-Times, 12/23/2009
Internet in Chicago: Daley hopes to add access in underserved neighborhoods
Chicago Tribune, 12/23/2009
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