Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives

We're proud to celebrate the unveiling of the Roseland COP House mural last Monday. The artwork was co-created with local youth and community members and reflects pride in the Roseland community.

This project was led by David Gauna of Here I Bloom and Nick Pesa, teacher at CICS Prairie, alongside the talented student artists from CICS Prairie who designed and painted the mural. Their work, vision, and investment in Roseland made this possible!

A special thank you to Alderman Anthony Beale, Commander Johnson of the Chicago Police Department 5th District, and CNI’s Board Secretary, Thomas Mcmahon, for joining us.

Thank you to Healing Illinois (Illinois Department of Human Services), the The Field Foundation of Illinois, and every resident and young person who showed up and made this happen.

9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale

Join AAREP Chicago for a dynamic conversation on successful commercial real estate partnerships.

We’re proud to have our president, David Doig, join this all-star panel of leaders sharing insights on how strategic partnerships can drive impactful development across Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Featuring leaders from across development, finance, and community organizations.

🗓 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Roosevelt University

Member’s registration link: https://conta.cc/3OMDhd9
Non-member’s registration link: https://conta.cc/4tLHLiY

Big step forward in Roseland.

This recent Chicago Sun-Times article highlights 10 newly completed homes as part of the Reclaiming Chicago initiative—an effort to build 2,000 homes across the South and West sides.

We’re proud to be part of a collaborative effort that’s helping families access homeownership and bringing new investment to our neighborhoods.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/2026/05/01/reclaiming-chicago-initiative-10-homes-roseland #

Reclaiming Chicago initiative adds 10 homes in Roseland The campaign’s mission is to build 2,000 homes across the South and West sides to help combat decades of disinvestment.

We want your voice in this!

Join us on April 16 to help shape a new community mural at the future Roseland COP House. Come share your ideas, meet the artist, and be part of creating something that reflects Roseland’s strength, resilience, and unity.

Light snacks provided – all are welcome!
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9nn547b/lp/936cee85-a6e3-4d57-a57c-a8ff2668e911