Coalition
for Equitable Community Development
Promoting an Economically and Racially Diverse
Community in Chicago's Hyde Park-Kenwood Neighborhood
Members |
Our Mission
Our Members
The Coalition for Equitable Community Development (CECD) is a membership organization consisting of individuals, organizations, congregations, and businesses that live or do business in Hyde Park and Kenwood.
If you live or work in Hyde Park-Kenwood, you can become a member. Just download the membership application and send it in with your membership dues. Make out check, form to Coalition for Equitable Community Development and send to CECD, 1525 E. 53rd St. #907, Chicago, IL 60615. Letter to organizations. Brochure (to be linked to updated)
Time Line
Summer of 2001 |
Interfaith Open Communities begins its work in Hyde Park |
November 14, 2005 |
I.O.C. meets with Older Women’s League to plan a public forum on affordable housing |
April 29, 2006 |
Forum on the Future of Affordable Housing in Hyde Park held at First Unitarian Church – A Task Force is created to recommend future action |
August 23, 2006 |
Task Force holds its first meeting |
May 19, 2007 |
Housing Summit to hear recommendations of Task Force: A new coalition to be created |
June 20, 2007 |
Steering Committee holds first meeting to form new coalition |
| December 5, 2007 | Coalition for Equitable Community Development is launched at a community convention held at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club. Links to our meetings and actions since are in the homepage. |
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Since has engaged in negotiation and collaboration and forums on many issues, has itss own bank account and is getting its own 501. |
