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Shops and Lofts at 47 to anchor Bronzeville retail
- Joanna Trotter, Apr 12, 2013
“For some, the number seven symbolizes luck; others associate it with the fulfillment of a prophecy,” reflected former 4th Ward Alderman and current Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC) Chair Shirley Newsome, to a packed crowd on April 2, as they celebrated the groundbreaking of The Shops and Lofts at 47. Seven years in the making, it could be argued that this anchor mixed-use building at the corner of 47th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue is much more the result of the latter than the former—plus just plain old hard work and perseverance. But Newsome summed up the true feeling of the day when she said, “The most relevant meaning of the number seven in this case is rebirth.” This is what the project is all about: giving new life to the Bronzeville community and helping transform Cottage Grove Avenue and 47th Street into vibrant corridors for retail and housing.
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SAVE THE DATE! Quad Communities Development Corporation celebrates our Tenth Year Anniversary Luncheon
- Mar 12, 2013
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISER
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WBDC Micro Loan Days
- C Henson, Feb 12, 2013
Women's Business Development Center
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Business Resource Fair
- Jimmy Guzman, Feb 8, 2013
Resources, Improvement, Preparation, Empowerment
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Elev8
- Elizabeth Vivas, Nov 2, 2012
IMG_005: New Reavis Principal Gail King, Health Coordinator Kenneth Varner and Mikva Challenge instructor Chris Rudd join students in a game at the LSC sponsered back to school picnic in August.
IMG_038: Reavis students who participated in the CDF Freedom School's summer program went to Navy Pier for their final field trip.
IMG_040: CDF Freedom Schools Reavis participants summer 2012.
IMG_054: CDF Freedom Schools Reavis participants at the Lincoln Park Zoo summer 2012.
IMG_051: AfroFro performs a concert for the students of Reavis.
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Connect 4 "Promoting Community Togetherness" VIP Reception and Awards Gala.
- Yvette Kelly, Nov 1, 2012
CONNECT 4:
Our mission is to connect the past, present and future by highlighting the historically significant and culturally rich communities of North Kenwood, Oakland, Douglas, and Grand Boulevard.
Connect 4 "Promoting Community Togetherness"
The name, Connect 4, is based on four vital components of a vibrant community: Community, Beautification, Political Will and Business. This annual event recognizes the efforts of those who work tirelessly through civic leadership to enrich and enhance our communities.
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Operation Safe Zone Youth Place-Making Program
- Jimmy Guzman, Oct 26, 2012
On October 20, QCDC launched its fall intership program for youth.
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2012 Harvest Festival & Petting Zoo
- Yvette Kelly, Oct 23, 2012
4400 South Cottage Grove
10am to 3pm
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness
- Oct 23, 2012
Saturday November 8, 2012
11am - 2 pm
Coppin Memorial African Church
5627 South Michigan Avenue
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Jazz @ the People Spot
- Oct 3, 2012
This micro-festival will be held at Little Black Pearl on 47th and Greenwood on Saturday, October 13th 12:00 – 5:30 pm. It will be hosted by Vocalo.org radio personality, Brian Babylon, and features an array of jazz and jazz-inspired artists like Koku Gonza, theBronzeville Diva, Sara Marie Young and trumpeter extraordinaire Corey Wilkes.
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Open House Chicago 2012
- Oct 3, 2012
Open House Chicago 2012
Black Metropolis/Greater Bronzeville Sites To Visit
Bronzeville Visitor Information Center, 3501 South Martin Luther King Drive,
Chicago Military Academy (Armory), 3519 S. Giles Avenue
Corpus Christi Church, 4920 S. King Dr.
De La Salle Institute, 3455 S. Wabash Avenue
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 4501 S. Vincennes Avenue
Gallery Guichard, 3521 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
Grant Memorial African Methodist Episcopal, 4017 South Drexel Blvd.
llinois Institute of Technology, McCormickTribune Campus Ctr 3201 State
Illinois Institute of Technology, S. R., Crown Hall 3360 S State
Illinois Institute of Technology, State Street Village, 3301 S State
Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center, 1060 East 47th Street,
Meyers Ace Hardware/Sunset Café, 315 E. 35th Street,
Milton Mizenburg Studio: Oakland Museum of Contemporary Art, 1024 E. 41st Place,
Public Safety Building (Chicago Police and Fire Department Headquarters), 3510 S. Michigan Ave.
Rainbow PUSH Coalition, 930 E. 50th St.
Ryerson Mansion/Croatian Ethnic Institute, 4851 S Drexel Blvd
South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Avenue
Swift Mansion, 4500 South Michigan Ave
Welcome Inn Manor, 4563 S. Michigan
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“Donate to Bring Jazz and the Arts to Bronzeville”
- Sep 10, 2012
“Donate to Bring Jazz and the Arts to Bronzeville”
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Fall 2012 Chicago Vintage Home Series Workshops
- Sep 6, 2012
Fall 2012 Chicago Vintage Home Series Workshops
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Request for Proposals
- Aug 8, 2012
Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC) plans to respond to "Request for Proposals"
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Virginia Commonwealth University visits Dyett Green Youth Farm
- Jul 26, 2012
Meghan Z. Gough, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Urban/Regional Studies & Planning Co-Director visits the Dyett Green Youth Farm to further her reseach on Public Gardens and the impact of having public and private community partners.
Dyett Green Youth Farm
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Historic Chicago Greystone Initiative
- Jul 18, 2012
Greystone Heritage Loan Program Offer.
For more information on the Greystone Heritage Loan Program Offer please call
Matt Cole at 773-522-4637, ext 4702
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At Last, Bronzeville’s 'Alleluia'
- John McCarron, Jul 17, 2012
Patience.
It’s the indispensible virtue. Especially for anyone out to do comprehensive community development in these hard times.
Just ask Bernita Johnson-Gabriel.
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Walmart to add Neighborhood Market in Grand Boulevard
- Corilyn Shropshire - Tribune reporter, Jul 10, 2012
Walmart will open another Neighborhood Market store in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood on the South Side, the company announced Tuesday.
"Our community needs access to a full service grocer that can bring to customers name brand products and services at everyday low prices, as well as the other economic opportunities that come with this kind of development," said Bernita Johnson-Gabriel, Executive Director of Quad Communities Development Corporation in a statement. "By locating in Grand Boulevard, Walmart is helping to fill a void as both a merchant and a good corporate citizen."
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Bronzeville Community Market Update 2012
- Yvette Kelly, Jul 3, 2012
Week two of the Bronzeville Community Market June 23, 2012
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Walmart Announces Plans to Open Another Chicago Walmart Neighborhood Market
- Jul 2, 2012
Chicago, IL. July 2, 2012- Walmart announced that it has plans to open another Chicago Walmart Neighborhood Market in the Grand Boulevard neighborhaood, bring jobs, tax revenue and more affordable grocery options to the community.
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Highlights from the Bronzeville Community Market 2012
- Yvette Kelly, Jun 16, 2012
Saturday June 16, 2012 Opening day. Miller's Petting Zoo
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Mission Small Business Grant - Deadline June 30
- Christyn S. Freemon, Jun 12, 2012
You do it all to drive your business forward.
Chase and LivingSocial want to help fuel that drive by awarding up to 12 individual grants of $250,000 to 12 small businesses.
Submit your Mission: Small Business? application today! Program ends June 30, 2012.
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'Make Way for People:' City aims to create new places to gather
- ABC 7 Chicago, Jun 7, 2012
The City of Chicago wants to create more places in the neighborhoods where people can gather and have summer fun.
On the South Side, two areas along East 47th Street, one at 47th and Greenwood and another at 47th and Champlain.
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PLAN TO CREATE SEASONAL OPEN SPACES INTRODUCED TO CITY COUNCIL
- Mayor’s Press Office, Jun 6, 2012
New “People Spots” Part of CDOT’s “Make Way for People” Initiative
“These projects support innovation in the public way by opening Chicago’s streets, parking spots, plazas and alleys to new programming and market opportunities,” Mayor Emanuel said. “In addition to improving street safety and promoting walkable communities, this initiative supports economic development for Chicago’s local businesses and Chicago’s neighborhoods via public and private partnerships.”
The following are potential People Spots pilot locations:
- 47th Street and Greenwood Avenue: sponsored by SSA #47/Quad Communities
Development Corporation
- 47th Street and Champlain Avenue: sponsored by SSA #47/Quad Communities
Development Corporation
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Bronzeville Community Market Opening Day Saturday June 16th, 2012
- May 29, 2012
Join us on opening day! We'll have fresh produce, fruit and various vendors selling all kinds of great things.