The area known as Monterey-Vincennes is located in Morgan Park, just south of Beverly Hills on the far southwest side of Chicago. In conjunction with urban renewal plans, several blocks along both Monterey and Vincennes Avenues have been cleared for redevelopment. The University of Illinois Center for Urban Economic Development was retained by several neighborhood groups to prepare redevelopment plans that were economically viable, improved the appearance of the area, and were in concert with local objectives.