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

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