Quad Communities Development Corporation's Executive Director Receives Prestigious Norman Bobins Award

Quad Communities Development Corporation's Executive Director Receives Prestigious Norman Bobins Award

News—Quad Communities Development Corporation's Executive Director receives the prestigious Norman Bobins award at the 16th annual CNDA awards. Continue…

Tour the Black Metropolis, a corridor rich with the cultural history of African-Americans in Chicago.

NEW VIDEO: From Civil War to Civil Rights and Beyond

News—The Quad Community neighborhoods of North Kenwood, Oakland, Douglas and Grand Boulevard are home to famous artists, poets and musicians. Visit the the DuSable Museum, and then take a spin by Little Black Pearl Workshop, where talented kids blossom into full fledged stars. As you continue your stroll, you’ll hit barricades, of hope not despair: They signal the home of Quad Communities' most famous neighbor — President Barack Obama, who lives at 51st and Greenwood. Continue…

Winter Snow & Ice Removal

Winter Snow & Ice Removal

News—As a business owner, or other commercial property owner, please remember that you are required to remove snow and ice from sidewalks abutting your property. Continue…

Bringing Businesses Back To Cottage Grove

Bringing Businesses Back To Cottage Grove

News—Adolph Parker opened his furniture store on South Cottage Grove Avenue in 1934, at the height of the Great Depression. Continue…

Quad Communities Development Corporation to recognize partners, funders, and community stakeholders at 1st annual event.

Connect 4

News—On Friday, September 25, 2009 Quad Communities hosted a VIP event to pay homage to those partners, funders, political leaders, business owners and stakeholders who have contributed to the progress made in the North Kenwood, Oakland, Douglas, and Grand Boulevard communities at its 1st Annual Connect 4 Event. Continue…

Quad Communities Development Corporation SSA #47 Established

News—Special Service Area #47 is charged with the responsibility of using this economic development tool to assist in cleaning, beautifying and revitalizing the Cottage Grove and 47th Street Retail Corridors. SSA #47 will pay for services, like CleanSlate, which keeps the corridors clean. Quad Communities Development Corporation is accepting Advisory Commissioner applications to fill the non-paid role of appropriating SSA funds. Continue…

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