This report presents the findings from a business credit needs analysis for five municipalities in the south suburbs of Chicago: Dixmoor, Ford Heights, Harvey, Phoenix, and Robbins. The analysis was completed by staff of the University of Illinois at Chicago Center for Urban Economic Development (UICUED) as part of the Targeted Assistance Plans Project (TAPP) of the Cook County Office of Economic Development, Department of Planning and Development (CCOED/DPD).
1994
Analysis of Retail in the Village of Robbins and Alternatives for Revitalization
This study reports the findings of an analysis of retail in the Village of Robbins. Conducted by the University of Illinois at Chicago Center for Urban Economic Development (UICUED), the study was completed as part of the Targeted Assistance Plans Project (TAPP) of the Cook County Office of Economic Development (CCOED). Funding was provided by the regional office of the Economic Development Administration (EDA).
The Retail Sector in Phoenix: Assessment and Alternative Recommendations
This study reports the findings of an analysis of retail in the Village of Phoenix conducted by the University of Illinois at Chicago Center for Urban Economic Development (UICUED). The study was completed as part of the Targeted Assistance Plans Project (TAPP) of the Cook County Office of Economic Development (CCOED). Funding was provided by the regional office of the Economic Development Administration (EDA).
The Retail Sector in Dixmoor: Analysis and Options for Action
This report was prepared by the University of Illinois at Chicago Center for Urban Economic Development (UICUED) in an effort to establish the characteristics of retail in Dixmoor and to identify alternative revitalization and consolidation paths.
The Retail Sector in Harvey: Analysis and Alternatives for Revitalization
This study reports the findings of an analysis of retail in the City of Harvey conducted by the University of Illinois at Chicago Center for Urban Economic Development (UICUED). The study was completed as part of the Targeted Assistance Plans Project (TAPP) of the Cook County Office of Economic Development (CCOED). Funding was provided by the regional office of the Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Village of Maywood Commercial Development Assessment
Over the years, representatives from the Village of Maywood have been in communication with staff from the University of Illinois Center for Urban Economic Development (UICUED) to discuss economic development planning and policy in the Village. This project is a result of those relationships. It is based on the notion that there is untapped potential for further economic development in the Village.
Monitoring Manufacturing Employment Trends in Chicago and Illinois: Implications for NAFTA Impacts
The following is a report on efforts to monitor possible NAFTA employment impacts in the Chicago area and the State of Illinois. Based on the fact that proponents of NAFTA and GATT have argued that increases in exports will lead to increased employment, we examined Illinois employment trends during the post recessionary period of 1991 to 1993 in those industries which had expanded exports to Mexico. We find that the largest exporting industries also experienced some of the largest job losses.
Manual for Monitoring Local Manufacturing Employment, Plant Closings, & Major Layoffs
This is a manual for activists who wish to monitor the loss of manufacturing employment in the wake of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). A number of activists have asked: why should we use our time and energy to collect data? Those of us already engaged in this activity have two answers: First, organizing people around "our right to know" is an important part of following up on our opposition to NAFTA. NAFTA was negotiated in secret. Information about its effects is often guarded by the government bureaucrats under the guise of protecting the competitive position of firms.
Creating a High Performance Economy in Chicago: An Exploration of Potential
The purpose of the "Creating a High Performance Economy in Chicago" project is to explore new opportunities for sectoral development. The concept behind this project is that public-private partnerships may be able to stimulate local economic development that contributes to a high performance economy. A high performance economy is one that builds on local business, labor, and infrastructure assets, while simultaneously advancing their quality in order to assure the region's long-term competitiveness.
The research focused on three main tasks:
A Report of The City of Chicago Strategic Neighborhood Action Program
The University of Illinois at Chicago Center for Urban Economic Development (CUED) was requested by the City of Chicago's Department of Planning and Development (DPD) to assist them in evaluating the process and impact of the Strategic Neighborhood Action Program (SNAP). The SNAP, a City initiative begun in 1992, targets resources for housing and business development in selected low-income communities.