Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
Coverage of Neighborhood Opportunity Fund in the Nexus archive.
- Gary Comer Food Sovereignty Hub Brings Greenhouse, Chicken Coop To South Side
The Gary Comer Food Sovereignty Hub in South Side's Greater Grand Crossing opened with a greenhouse, hydroponic container farm, and chicken coop to expand urban agriculture and address food injustice. Funded by a $250,000 grant, the hub aims to increase fresh food production by 30% and includes youth-led initiatives at the Gary Comer Youth Center.
- From Karaoke To Ice Cream, 3 New Businesses Are Coming To Austin’s Soul City Corridor
Three new businesses—a karaoke venue, community theater space, and ice cream shop—will receive funding through Chicago’s Neighborhood Opportunity Fund to open in Austin’s Soul City Cultural District. The district, part of a revitalized commercial corridor, has seen recent investments including a $9 million infrastructure overhaul and new developments like the Avenue Apartments.
- Englewood development wants to make 59th Street a 'corridor to watch'
The Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.) is developing a $6.4 million mixed-use project called The Re-Up on 59th Street in Englewood, featuring retail space for Black-owned businesses and new headquarters. The project, funded in part by a $2.5 million city grant and tax incentives, aims to foster economic justice and community investment following 2020 civil unrest and Black Lives Matter protests.