Neighborhood Development Awards recap

The 15th annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards were held at the Hyatt Regency yesterday afternoon, honoring individuals, organizations and architects that have made a positive impact in neighborhood development. In observance of the Burnham Plan centennial, the theme of the ceremony was “New Beginnings: Make No Small Plans.”

Ed Finkle at LISC Chicago posted a thorough recap of the awards yesterday. A list of the winners is below.

Chicago Community Trust Outstanding Community Strategy of the Year: The Cara Program

Outstanding Non-Profit Neighborhood Real Estate Project: SOS Children’s Villages Lavezzorio Community Center

Outstanding For-Profit Neighborhood Real Estate Project Award: DL3 Realty for the Roseland Medical Center

Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design:

Friend of the Neighborhoods Award: Valerie Jarrett

Affordable Rental Housing Preservation Award:
Ehresman Management for the Lawndale Restoration project

Special Recognition Award: United Neighborhood Organizations

Norman Bobins Leadership Award: Rami Nashashibi, executive director of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network

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