Revitalizing North Lawndale through bold, community-driven initiatives.

Chicago Prize 2025 Finalist: Energizing an Economic Ecosystem for North Lawndale

Energizing an Economic Ecosystem for North Lawndale includes a cluster of projects to create jobs, boost entrepreneurship, deliver workforce training and build new infrastructure, anchored by the One Lawndale Children’s Discovery Center development.

Led by the North Lawndale Employment Network, the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, New Covenant Community Development Corporation, the North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council and the One Lawndale Children’s Discovery Center.

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About Us

The North Lawndale Coordinating Council is a group of North Lawndale stakeholders, including community-based organizations, business owners, elected officials and individuals, that guide comprehensive planning and implementation in North Lawndale.

A Neighborhood Plan for North Lawndale

From a hub of industry to a base for the northern civil rights movement, North Lawndale is a culturally rich neighborhood with unique architectural character and historic significance. Located on the west side of the City of Chicago,

North Lawndale: The Next Chapter, Quality of Life Plan

Our Quality-of-Life Plan is built on all the assets that our community offers. From a base for the northern civil rights movement to a hub of industry, North Lawndale is a culturally rich community area with unique architectural character and historic significance. We have a strong sense of community and an abundance of local leaders,…

Complete the Community Survey!

We have partnered with CMAP to create a Neighborhood Plan that will provide stakeholders and residents with a single guide for improving the neighborhood’s built environment and quality of life.

What is Comprehensive Planning?

Comprehensive planning is a process that determines community goals and aspirations in terms of community development. The outcome of comprehensive planning is the Comprehensive Plan which dictates public

Join NLCCC!

We are always looking for new members. Please complete the application form to join a committee. Scroll down on the form below until you get to the questions, complete the application and hit “Send Form”.