The Partnership for New Communities

An evaluation of the collaborative workforce development initiative Opportunity Chicago's first year (2006) containing quantitative and qualitative research conducted by the initiative’s evaluation partners: The Center for Urban and Economic Development (CUED) at University of Illinois-Chicago and Abt Associates. Report completed March 2008.

Opportunity Chicago Year 2 Interim Update

An update on the progress of collaborative workforce development initiative Opportunity Chicago during its second year (2007). Conducted by initiative’s evaluation partners: The Center for Urban and Economic Development (CUED), Abt Associates, and E JP Consulting. Report completed January 2009.

Summing Up the Impact

A report highlighting the impact of The Partnership's activities and grantmaking in neighborhoods affected by public housing transformation. Completed June 2008.

Implementing the National Fund for Workforce Solutions: 2nd Annual National Evaluation Report – May 2010

New evaluation data reveals that the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, which funds The Partnership for New Communities for Opportunity Chicago, is helping to redefine how America can prepare low-wage workers for careers.

Speeches

Jonathan Fanton remarks to Council of Large Public Housing Authorities Annual Meeting – June 22, 2006

Maria Hibbs remarks to National Community Investment Fund Summit – June 16, 2005

Jonathan Fanton remarks to CEOs for Cities – May 6, 2005

Jonathan Fanton remarks at Partners in Transformation event – October 19, 2005

Terry Peterson remarks at Partners in Transformation event – October 19, 2005

Partnership-Funded Research

Chain Reaction: Income, Race, and Access To Chicago's Major Player Grocers – October 2005

This study by Metro Chicago Information Center on the presence or lack of major grocers in Chicago neighborhoods generated widespread local and national attention upon its release.

Assessment Report on The Partnership for New Communities – Published in January 2009

In 2008, researchers Prudence Brown and Tom Dewar conducted an assessment of The Partnership's accomplishments, effectiveness and the extent of its contributions to making the Plan for Transformation a success. This document is a summary of that report.

Developers in Community Transformation

Brinshore-Michaels

The Community Builders

Davis Development Group

Draper and Kramer

Holsten Real Estate Development Corporation

Kimball Hill Homes

MCL Companies

Mesa Development Group

Park Boulevard

The Renaissance Companies

Maps