Redistricting Bootcamp-Meeting 2

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REDISTRICTING BOOTCAMP:

GATHERING INTELLIGENCEAND MAPPING STRATEGY

Presented April 28,2010


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Acknowledgments

We would like to thank State Representative ArthurTurner, Jr., State Representative La Shawn Ford andCommissioner Robert Steele for lending their

support to this non-partisan event.We thank Toni Pitchford, Nikol Miller and SteveLaue of the US Census Bureau for their technicalassistance.

We also thank the Tutor Mentor Connection forallowing us to use their maps.


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Planning Committee

Richard BarnettMelva BrownleeMichael Evers

Millie GoldsmithBruce JacksonMickey Johnson

Jimmy Lee LardValerie F. LeonardIsaac Lewis

Fred MitchellGene MorenoJosina Morita

Aviva PattSondra SpellmanDwayne Truss

Jeffery TurnerJocelyn WoodardsGladys Woodson


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Agenda

Opening Prayer.Scripture.ICAR Overview

Gathering Intelligence:Overview of Census.gov.

Defining a Community of Interest:North Lawndale Overview.

Facilitated Discussion and MapDrawing.

Member of the AudienceMember of the AudienceJocelyn Woodards

Steve LaueUS Census Bureau

Valerie F. LeonardLawndale Alliance

Josina MoritaUnited Congress of Community

and Religious Organizations


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ICAR Overview- Jocelyn Woodards


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Presenter: Valerie F. Leonard

Defining a Community of Interest:North Lawndale Overview


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Where is North Lawndale?

North Lawndale is located on Chicagos West Side,approximately 2.25 miles west of the Chicago Loop
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North Lawndale Population 2005

Population (2005) 38,309, Down 7%, since2000

Pop. Chg. (1960-2005) Down 86,628, Rate ofdecline has slowed since 2000

Racial/Ethnic Makeup (2005) 94% African-

American, Latinos now5.2%


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North Lawndale Income

Pop. below poverty level (2000) 45.2%, wasfourth highest in city in 2000

Households w/income below $15,000 (2005)4,865

Households w/ income above $35,000: 3,434

(1,009 households had above $75,000)


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North Lawndale Housing

Housing units (2005) 13,454, Down 8% since2000

141 mortgage foreclosures between January andNovember, 2007339 mortgage foreclosures in 2010

Loss of 1,200 affordable housing units (8% of the

housing stock, 12% of the population) throughforeclosure on Pyramid West in 200460% of North Lawndale residents spend more than40% of their income on housing


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Business Overview

Over 500 businesses, including large manufacturers, small businesses,franchises and home based businesses

7 TIFs impact the Community, 6 of which are in the North Lawndale, and 1that is in the near vicinity

In addition to funding for bricks and mortar development,Funds available for job training, business expansion, child care

The Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Community sunset last year.

The greatest issues impacting businesses include lack of access to capital,

increasing costs of doing business, including increased property taxes, andlower revenues.


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North Lawndale Public Safety

Over 36 crimes are committed every day, including assault, battery,burglary, and drug related offenses (Everyblock Chicago)

The communitys registered parolee count in 2003 was 2,487, with70% of males in the area having served prison time.

656 returning prisoners in 2003North Lawndale ranked number 3 of all communities in the entire stateof Illinois in terms of the number of returning prisoners released fromthe Illinois Department of Corrections on an annual basis.


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The Education Environment

DemographicsThere are 33 public schools in the 24 th Ward, including 3 highschools and 30 elementary schoolsApproximately 2/3 of the students in 24 th Ward public schools

are living in povertyDepending on the school, 8%-31% of the students are enrolled inthe special education curriculumStudent-to teacher ratios range from 12-1 to 19-1, which couldput them in danger of being classified as underutilizedOver 90% of the students qualify for free or reduced lunchesNorth Lawndale school budgets range from approximately $2.2million to $6.3 million (2010)


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North Lawndale Social Services

North Lawndale has a base of 325 organizations

Forty percent or more provide youth developmentservices, family services, and employment andtraining.

32% are well established with large staffs andbudgets, reportedly in existence for 20-100+years. (University of Illinois at Chicago GreatCities Institute, 2005)


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North Lawndale Assets

Historic Greystones

Old Sears Tower

Historic Route 66


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North Lawndale Views

Community Gardens


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Douglas Boulevard

Photos by Lee Bey


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Gideon Homes Homan Square

Residential Development Commercial Development
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Further Information

Questions regarding this presentation and ways youmay get involved may be addressed to

Valerie F. LeonardCo-FounderLawndale [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Presenter: Josina Morita

Mapping Out Strategy: Facilitated Discussion andMapping for Chicagos West Side

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