W
Assets & Gaps Assets
• Robust, diverse housing stock • Strong Institutional Corridor: • Community Partnerships: West Humboldt Park Community Development Council/ SSA, Neighborhood Housing Service • Schools: Rowe and Clark Math and Science Academy, Orr Academy, Westinghouse College Prep, Laura Ward Elementary, Polaris Charter Academy; • Churches/Nonprofit Organizations: Salvation Army, Nia Family Center, Mission of Our Lady of Angels; • Community Spaces: Daley Library, Central Playground Park, Park No 432, Kelly Hall YMCA • Transit: 66 CTA Bus • Strong planning initiatives: ISW, LISC QLP, etc • Access to vacant land
Gaps • • • • • • •
Depopulation of Black residents High Crime High Unemployment Lack of capital investment Lack of ample greenspace Homeless encampment just east of the study area Fracturing of urban fabric created by vacant lots
Institutional Commercial Existing Green Spaces Vacant Parcels
33
