In mid-January, the South East Chicago Commission, with support from the University of Chicago, surveyed residents of Hyde Park and Kenwood about their views on 53rd Street redevelopment.

The survey, which was conducted by phone, was intended to include the voices of more community members in the conversations abouts....

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Chicago and the University of Chicago provides an opportunity for the SECC to implement an integrated, community-based approach for business district...

The SECC has been working to expand the Building Code Enforcement Program in Washington Park and Woodlawn.

Through collaborative partnerships with community residents and the 3rd Police District Expanded Anti-Violence Initiative...

In efforts to increase safety and strengthen the business climate in local business districts, the SECC selected blighted, vacant storefronts plagued by loitering, littering and negative activity for beautification through art installations...