This study analyzes the feasibility of developing a community energy retrofit business for the Uptown and Edgewater communities of Chicago. It also explores alternative actions for addressing energy problems in this area.
The study was developed by the Center for Urban Economic Development (CUED) of the University of Illinois at Chicago for the Organization of the Northeast (O.N.E.) and its subsidiary, Community Ventures, Inc. (CVI). It is part of the on-going effort by the latter to face problems created by rising utility costs in these communities.
1984
Market Analysis for a Community Energy Retrofit Business with Organization of the Northeast
Harvey Theater Building Rehab Study
The University of Illinois Center for Urban Economic Development (CUED) has analyzed the feasibility of rehabilitating and operating the Harvey Theater building located in the City of Harvey, Illinois. The multi-purpose facility would include an auditorium, a kitchen, and offices or classrooms, in addition to the movie theater. The proposed multi-purpose facility would be rented to individuals and organizations to hold such activities as meetings, dances, and banquets.
An Assessment of the Economic Conditions of Humboldt Park and West Town and Options for Economic Development
This report presents the results of research on employment, business opportunities and selected socio-economic indicators depicting the current conditions of the West Town and Humboldt Park communities of Chicago. It was prepared by the Center for Urban Economic Development of the University of Illinois at Chicago (CUED) for Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation (BRC). The report completes the first phase of a planning process initiated by Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation in December of 1982 to create additional employment opportunities for study area residents.
Neighborhood Broad Discussion Paper for Grand Boulevard Community Development Corporation
The present city administration and the previous administration both made commitments to increase the representation of neighborhood groups in the planning and decision making for the city. Neighborhood planning boards were put forward as the vehicle for this participation. These discussions to form neighborhood planning boards by city officials has stimulated the interest of the Grand Boulevard Community Development Corporation (GBCDC) to investigate the possibility of forming such a board.
Energy Conservation in the Low and Moderate Income Residential Sector: Possibilities and Contradictions
Since 1981 the University of Illinois Center for Urban Economic Development has conducted three market and financial feasibility studies requested by community-based organizations interested in starting energy conservation ventures. The three groups were located in different areas of the city of Chicago, South Shore, Lower Westside and Uptown, but shared the same ideas and purposes for considering an energy conservation venture.
Facilitating Federal Technology Transfer to Small and Medium Sized Business and State and Local Government
In a discrete technology, will address the needs of the user groups. In addition, because of the general lack of in-house technical sophistication among our user groups, a significant amount of assistance may be needed to address technical problems and implement technical solutions.
Households' Needs and Community Response in Three Chicago Neighborhoods: The impact of the New Federalism
Over the past few years, low and moderate income households have been affected by both economic recession and the impact of reductions in funding for social service programs. Research by the Urban Institute has focussed on how the funding changes have affected not-for-profit organizations and how these organizations cope with the increased demand for their services.
Employment and the 1992 Chicago World's Fair
This report presents an analysis of the proposed 1992 Chicago World's Fair in regard to its potential for job creation, the likely beneficiaries of these jobs, and the public policies which might affect the distribution of jobs. Economic development and job creation have been cited as major benefits which a Fair would bring. However, our analysis raises serious questions about the size and impact of these benefits.