Community Development

The Department of Community Development promotes and preserves a vibrant economy by encouraging job creation, business development and affordable housing to create and sustain strong, healthy neighborhoods. It is responsible for most of the city's business assistance programs, including Tax Increment Financing (TIF), as well as its housing and workforce development initiatives.

Most Recent News (Community Development)

Mar 10, 2010	City Council approves ordinances supporting homeownership, residential and commercial development
Mar 10, 2010	Mayor Daley introduces ordinances supporting housing opportunities and business expansion
Mar 10, 2010	City Council hearings to provide progress report on Chicago Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Mar 9, 2010	Community Development Commission approves renovation plans for historic loop building and supportive housing for teenage mothers
Mar 8, 2010	City and 31st Ward Alderman to host Housing Resource Fair
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