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New Communities Program

In Logan Square LSNA is the Lead Agency for the New Communities Program, a long-term initiative of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation/Chicago. NCP’s purpose is to support comprehensive community development in 16 Chicago neighborhoods by rejuvenating challenged communities, bolstering those in danger of sliding downward and preserving the diversity of those areas in the path of gentrification.

Build community leadership and enable all residents, young and old, citizen and non-citizen, to participate effectively in decions affecting their liv

The New Communities Program seeks to build community leadership and enable all residents to… Continue…

Improve and expand model community school programs

The New Communities Program (NCP) seeks to strengthen school-community partnerships through various… Continue…

Improving the health, safety, and well being of Logan Square residents and families

The New Communities Program provides resources to improve the health, safety and well being of… Continue…

Logan Square: A Place to Stay, a Place to Grow

The Logan Square Quality-of-Life Plan

Logan Square New Communities Program Receives Five Year Renewal

What do Haas Park, the Paseo Prairie Garden and mural, the Lorington Apartments and St. Sylvester… Continue…

    Revitalize key commerical corridors by working with elected officials, businesses, and property owners

    The New Communities Program (NCP) seeks to coordinate planning and redevelopment of commerical… Continue…

    Strategy 1 - Preserve and expand affordable housing

    The New Communities Program brings new resources to tackle the affordable housing crisis in Logan… Continue…

    Strategy 2 - Expand and improve parks and recreational programs, and create new community spaces

    The New Communities Program (NCP) has helped to expand and improve parks and recreational programs,… Continue…

    Support industrial retention and Business development to provide job training and placement

    The New Communities Program (NCP) aims to support industrial retention and business development,… Continue…

    Support local arts organizations, promote art activities and expand arts programming and cultural events.

    The New Communities Program (NCP) supports local arts organizations, promotes art activities and… Continue…

    Creating a Platform for Sustained Neighborhood Improvement: Interim Findings from Chicago’s New Communities Program

    Distressed urban neighborhoods face challenges on multiple fronts, but most efforts to confront… Continue…