NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP COMMITMENTS
Overview
United Center Joint Venture and The 1901 Project team jointly announced plans and details for collaborative, inclusive and wide-ranging neighborhood partnership commitments for Chicago’s West Side. The initial commitments will serve as a foundation for fostering collaboration, creating opportunities and delivering a lasting impact on the needs of the neighborhood. The plans are derived from a series of meetings and listening sessions with Alderman Walter Burnett (27th Ward), community groups and neighborhood leaders. The commitments are built on three pillars: economic opportunity, neighborhood safety and belonging, and youth engagement.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & HIRING
Goal of 30% MBE and 8% WBE with emphasis on Local Hiring for Construction
1901 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
Dedicated Affordable Retail Space, Capital, Mentorship, Long-Term Operational Job Opportunity
1901 HERITAGE FUND
Affordable Housing, Workforce Housing, Student Housing, Subsidies for Home Improvement and Real Estate Taxes for Qualified Residents
IMPROVED STREETSCAPE & WALKABILITY
DEDICATED COMMUNITY ROOM IN MUSIC HALL
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24/7 SECURITY CENTER
HENRY HORNER ANNEX ENHANCEMENTS
SPORTS & WELLNESS PROGRAMMING
PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING
CAREER EXPOSURE & PATHING
For complete Neighborhood Partnership Commitment details, please see below:
COMING SOON – FUND APPLICATIONS
1901 Economic Development Fund and 1901 Heritage Fund applications for qualifying residents will be available at a later date.
INTERESTED IN CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT?
Our partners at Communities Empowered Through Construction are accepting interest applications.