INVEST South/West is an unprecedented community improvement initiative from Mayor Lightfoot to marshal the resources of multiple City departments, community organizations and corporate partners toward 10 neighborhoods on Chicago’s South and West sides.
Through this groundbreaking collaborative by government, businesses, philanthropies, and community leaders, the City will align more than $750 million in public funding over the next three years. The initiative will seek to maximize those public investments in order to attract private capital, respond to changing commercial trends and enrich local culture. The goal of the initiative is to re-activate neighborhood cores that have historically served as focal points for pedestrian activity, shopping, services, transportation, public spaces and quality-of life amenities for local residents.
To kick-off INVEST South/West the City hosted four celebratory events for clusters of the selected community areas. Over 2,500 people participated and shared input on how the City should prioritize investments. However, if you were unable to attend one of the kick-offs this survey provides a similar set of questions to the feedback activities available at each event.
We appreciate you taking time to share your thoughts! You can also view INVEST South/West information and updates online at www.chicago.gov/investSW