South East Chicago Commission

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Be sure to check out these featured news stories and upcoming events.

Featured News

Akira Coming to Hyde Park

Akira, a Chicago-based clothing boutique, will open this fall on 53rd Street and Lake Park Avenue in Hyde Park. The Hyde Park store will be the flagship location. For more information on Akira visit www.crainschicagobusiness.com

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SECC Board Members Appointed to City of Chicago Boards and Commissions

SECC Board of Directors President Shirley J. Newsome has been appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to the Community Development Commission (CDC). The CDC reviews and recommends action to the City Council on the establishment of new Tax Increment Financing districts (TIF), Redevelopment Area designations, and appointment of members to Community Conservation Councils.

Rev. Dr. Richard L. Tolliver, SECC Board member was also appointed by Mayor Emanuel to the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Board. Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund assists residents living in poverty by providing secure, safe, sound and affordable housing.

For the official press release visit www.cityofchicago.org.

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Thanks for your Support!

As a 501 (c) 3, the SECC needs your support to provide quality programs to our communities. We would like to thank the following individuals for their generous support of SECC efforts:

Delores Buck

Charlotte Flinn

Susan Freehling

Richard Gill

Delores Greyer

David Nuckolls

Marcy Schlessinger

5312-18 S. Hyde Park Condo Inc.

To donate, please make your check out to the South East Chicago Commission and mail it to:

SECC

1511 E. 53rd Street

Chicago, IL 60615

Featured News

The SECC supports the Planned Development 43 Amendment

Please find the following documents related to the PD on Woodlawn Avenue. The direct link is http://news.uchicago.edu/behind-the-news/planned-development-amendment-43

Planned Development Documents

Woodlawn Avenue Plan

PD Statements – 1-18-12

On December 7, 2011, The University of Chicago filed an application for an amendment to the City of Chicago zoning ordinance for Planned Development No. 43.

Traffic Supporting Documents to the Planned Development No. 43:

Meeting Materials

The University of Chicago held several meetings to discuss proposed plans to update a Planned Development, a formal City of Chicago document that explains how the University uses its land and what uses are permitted.

University officials and local elected officials were on hand to talk about the goals and the process of the PD along with discussing the long-term vision for the campus.

Planned Development Amendment Meeting Powerpoint (Nov. 9, 2011; PDF, Part I)
Planned Development Amendment Meeting Powerpoint (Nov. 9, 2011; PDF, Part II)

Meeting Summaries

Community meeting details Planned Development amendment (Oct. 6, 2011)
Community meeting provides framework for campus planning (Jun. 22, 2011)

Meeting Notices

Featured News

SECC Receives Illinois Violence Prevention Authority Grant to Establish New Programs in Woodlawn and Washington Park

Just last week, the SECC was awarded a grant from the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority to implement a new violence prevention program in Woodlawn and Washington Park. The new program will emphasize engagement among small business owners and community leaders in the two communities through the creation of a Crime Prevention Task Force and Crime Watch. Additionally, the SECC will use some of the funding to support beautification efforts in the business districts, specifically targeting empty storefronts. We will keep you posted as we finalize program details and begin rolling out the program in Washington Park and Woodlawn.