South Shore residents need protections to stay in their neighborhood, so that those who have been here can benefit from the Obama Presidential Center.
South Shore is the #1 neighborhood for eviction filings in 2021. South Shore is 93% Black, and 77% of residents are renters. Over half of South Shore residents are rent burdened (more than 30% of income is spent on rent). Meanwhile, property value in South Shore has increased by 48% in the past year (Oct '20-'21). Sources: Census 2021 and Redfin.
The Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) Coalition won protections for Woodlawn after a 5-year campaign, but protections for South Shore were excluded from the Woodlawn housing ordinance. Now, the CBA Coalition demands protections for South Shore renters and homeowners. This package of policies could be immediately implemented and prevent displacement in South Shore.
We demand that the City of Chicago, Mayor Johnson, Alderman Desmon Yancy (5th Ward), and Alderman Greg Mitchell (7th Ward):
South Shore is the #1 neighborhood for eviction filings in 2021. South Shore is 93% Black, and 77% of residents are renters. Over half of South Shore residents are rent burdened (more than 30% of income is spent on rent). Meanwhile, property value in South Shore has increased by 48% in the past year (Oct '20-'21). Sources: Census 2021 and Redfin.
The Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) Coalition won protections for Woodlawn after a 5-year campaign, but protections for South Shore were excluded from the Woodlawn housing ordinance. Now, the CBA Coalition demands protections for South Shore renters and homeowners. This package of policies could be immediately implemented and prevent displacement in South Shore.
We demand that the City of Chicago, Mayor Johnson, Alderman Desmon Yancy (5th Ward), and Alderman Greg Mitchell (7th Ward):
Ensure Equitable Development in South Shore
Protect South Shore Homeowners
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Expand Tenant Protections
Prevent and Address Displacement
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Preserve Affordable Housing
Hold Chicago Housing Authority Accountable
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In the News
"Chicago neighbors say Obama center is raising rents, forcing them out" Washington Post, April 3, 2023
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"As work on the Obama Presidential Center progresses, South .." Chicago Tribune, Nov 14 2021
"Questions over Obama Center's impact on South Shore housing lingers" WGN, Nov 14 2021
"Residents Worry About Obama Presidential Center's Impact" NBC Chicago, Nov 14 2021
"Obama Library Chicago: South Shore coalition lists demands to protect residents from displacement" ABC 7, Nov 14 2021
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"As work on the Obama Presidential Center progresses, South .." Chicago Tribune, Nov 14 2021
"Questions over Obama Center's impact on South Shore housing lingers" WGN, Nov 14 2021
"Residents Worry About Obama Presidential Center's Impact" NBC Chicago, Nov 14 2021
"Obama Library Chicago: South Shore coalition lists demands to protect residents from displacement" ABC 7, Nov 14 2021