Leadership Makes the Difference

17th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards® The public face of our city has changed enormously in the last two decades. Former rail yards now flourish as down- town green space. Millennium Park stands as an architectural jewel in our cultural crown. The brilliantly-engineered Museum Campus bustles with activity seven days a week. Our river supports commerce, recreation and entertain- ment. Our streets are lined with flowers.

Visitors from around the world embrace Chicago as a global city, an international destination renowned for its beauty and spirit.

Welcome to the Our city has always had a private side, th 17 Annual Chicago too: the neighborhoods beyond the skyscrapers, rolling west from the Neighborhood lakefront, where tidy courtyard buildings give way to two-flats and then to Development® bungalows. Chicagoans know that these quieter streets, where we live and play and go to school, are the Awards true heart of our hometown – the places that nourish and inspire us.

And this part of our city has changed, too. Parks and playgrounds are being built and renewed. Schools are reinventing themselves. Public transportation links neighborhoods to one another. Com- munities are establishing new identities, building new enterprises and The winners of the 17th embracing new immigrants. Annual Chicago Neighborhood De- We are quick to identify velopment Chicago’s public face with the Awards are, in- vision of our most prominent deed, leaders leaders. But leadership also who make the makes a difference in our differ- neighborhoods. Leaders who ence. work within their own commu- Thanks to nities – bringing change from their dedication, vi- person to person, from home sion and tireless ef- to home, from block to block – forts, the city’s are as vital to our city’s contin- neighborhoods are stronger, ued development and success safer and healthier. Our city as those who stand, more visi- has not just put on a beautiful bly, at the center of the Loop. face to show the world, but also has become, in the broad- As the city stands poised to est sense, a sweet home for its elect its first new mayor in 21 citizens. years, the issue of leadership is at the center of our civic Leadership makes the differ- agenda. We ask ourselves ence. As Chicagoans antici- who can tackle the city’s chal- pate the first change in lenges, making it a city that leadership in City Hall in more works for all. As we consider than two decades, this much is the question of who will take clear: we are defined as much on our most public mantle of by the neighborhoods we call leadership, we must also home as by the skyline that pause to consider how we can identifies us to the world. The continue to cultivate and em- strength and stability found in power great leaders in our our neighborhoods fuel the vi- neighborhoods. tality and creativity of the entire city.

 Dear Friends,

As Mayor and on behalf of the City of Chicago, I welcome everyone to the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA) ceremony and congratulate those being honored tonight.

For 17 years, CNDA has fostered growth in our communities by recognizing outstanding individuals who have created positive change. These awards mark not only the progress our city has made, but also reinforce our shared commitment to strengthening our neighborhoods.

Chicago is privileged to have tremendous support from its civic and business communities. I have appreciated the opportunity to work with these leaders during my tenure as Mayor and am proud of all that we have achieved in making our city an even better place to live, work and raise families.

I commend the organizers of CNDA and everyone gathered here tonight for your dedication to our residents. You have my best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable event.

Sincerely,

Richard M. Daley Mayor, City of Chicago

 Dear Friends,

It is a privilege to welcome you to the 17th Annual Chicago Neighbor- hood Development Awards. You have put such tremendous effort into developing our communities and I am so pleased to have the opportunity to recognize your achievements tonight. This is a wonderful forum for both celebrating and recommitting to the essential work of ensuring that Chicago’s neighborhoods remain vibrant and strong.

The continued success of our neighborhoods depends upon the innovative thinking and commitment of everyone here tonight. The part- nerships you’ve built among community leaders, elected officials, civic-minded businesses and philanthropic organizations have enhanced the lives of all our citizens.

Chicago’s neighborhoods are unparalleled in their diversity, but what makes our city truly unique is the unity and strength that binds these different communities together. Like the many generations of a large, extended family – a topic I happen to know a little something about – our neighborhoods inform, inspire and support one another.

I look to the challenges of Chicago’s future with ex- citement and great confidence. I know our communities are in strong and able hands. I’m proud to be here tonight to honor your exceptional work.

You inspire us all to redouble our efforts and build on these great successes.

Congratulations,

Christopher G. Kennedy President, Merchandise Mart Properties

 The awards are managed by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation/Chicago and generously underwritten by the following:

Applegate & Thorne- Community Investment Thomsen, PC Corporation Brinshore Development Community Reinvestment Fund, Inc. Camiros, Ltd Enterprise Community Chicago Bears Investment, Inc. Chicago Community Exelon Corporation Loan Fund Federal Home Loan Bank Cole Taylor Bank of Chicago  Fifth Third Bank Miner, Barnhill & Galland, P.C. The Habitat Company National Equity Fund Illinois Housing Development Reznick Group Authority Teska Associates, Inc. MB Financial Bank Urban Development The John D. and Catherine T. Fund, LLC MacArthur Foundation Urban Partnership Bank Matanky Realty The Walsh Group  Chairperson Christopher G. Kennedy, President, Merchandise Mart Properties

Awards Committee Program Committee Deborah E. Bennett, Chair William D’Arcy Polk Bros. Foundation Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation Leah Bradford The Chicago Community Trust Sunny Fischer The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Julie Chavez Bank of America Carl Jenkins Harris Calvin Holmes Chicago Community Loan Fund Robert McGhee US Bank Deborah L. Kasemeyer Northern Trust Roberta Nechin Nechin Enterprises, Ltd. Rafael Leon Chicago Metropolitan Housing Les Pollock Development Corporation Camiros, Ltd. John G. Markowski Community Investment Corporation Matthew Reilein Chase Stacey R. Sather Charter One

 Selection Process A wide variety of dedicated organizations and innovative projects contended for the 2011 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards. Teams of volunteer judges, representing both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, evaluated and rated each applicant on three primary aspects: development process or organizational effectiveness; community impact; and project or organizational challenge. The judges then made a series of site visits. An Awards Committee reviewed the evaluations submitted by the judges to determine the winners.

Judges Jody Adler Susan Kaplan Ernest Sanders The Law Project Greater Auburn-Gresham Mark Kruse Development Corporation Vicky Arroyo Hispanic Housing MB Financial Bank Development Corporation Lynn Sasamoto Dawanda Asberry John Kuhnen Steven R. Schaffer Fifth Third Bank IFF Fannie Mae Jack Bernhard Becky Kaufman Patrick Sise JPMorgan Chase Walsh Construction Katherine B. Mazzocco Monica Chada Harris Janet Smith Studio Gang Architects University of Illinois at Chicago Robert McGhee Kathy Clark U.S. Bank Michelle Smolinski Lawyers’ Committee Charter One for Better Housing Roberta Nechin Nechin Enterprises, Ltd. Zack Stanley Lynne M. Cunningham Madison Construction Michael Newman Nora Ferrell SHED Studio Eric Strickland Community Media Workshop Lawndale Business and Local Kenneth Oliver Development Corporation Lesley Flores Interfaith Open Communities MB Financial Bank Karen Thomas Stephen M. Porras Cole Taylor Bank Elliot Frolichstein-Appel Axia Development, Inc. RBC Capital Markets Steve Tinsley Jon Pounds SVJ Properties Michael Goldberg Chicago Public Art Group Heartland Housing Andrea D. Townson Helen Hammond Redding Fannie Mae Adam Gross Citi BPI Katrina Van Valkenburgh Guacolda Reyes Corporation for Pam Daniels Halisi The Resurrection Project Supportive Housing The PrivateBank Liz Reyes Paul Vlamis Matthew Hickey Mercy Housing JPMorgan Chase Bank of America Ravi Ricker Warren Wenzloff Tania Kadakia Wrap Architecture Applegate & Thorne- Enterprise Community Thomsen, P.C. Investment Kasia Rizzo Bank of America  Forum Awards Ceremony After more than two decades of consistent leadership, the city’s Welcome voters – and its leaders – now face Lori Healey, The John Buck Company an unprecedented opportunity, Chair, LISC/Chicago Board of Advisors and, with it, an unprecedented challenge. Chicago’s next mayor will have to manage the budget, promote economic development, Opening Remarks keep crime in check, improve pub- Christopher G. Kennedy, President, lic education and strike a balance Merchandise Mart Properties between encouraging private enter- Chair, 17th Annual Chicago prise and offering sound govern- Neighborhood Development Awards ment oversight.

It’s easy to talk about these issues Explanation of the Awards in platitudes. But every initiative Darrell Jackson, Northern Trust & undertaken at City Hall ultimately Helen Hammond Redding, Citi will be judged on how it impacts the entire city: the city outside the Loop, the city of neighborhoods. Presentation of Awards Quality of life is measured at home, The Chicago Community Trust at school, at play and at work. Outstanding Community Strategy of the Year Award This afternoon’s forum takes the shape of a series of conversations. Greater Humboldt Park Interviewed by Julia Stasch, the Community of Wellness John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Presented by Terry Mazany, The Chicago Foundation’s Vice President of US Community Trust & Chicago Public Schools; Michael Lewis, Harris Bank & Programs, each of the leading may- Stacey R. Sather, Charter One oral candidates will discuss plans for meeting the challenges faced by Chicago’s neighborhoods and de- The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation scribe an agenda to enhance the Award for Outstanding Non-Profit strength and safety of all of Real Estate Project Chicago’s communities and a vi- PCC Community Wellness Center sion for Chicago as it truly lives, not for PCC Austin Family Health Center only as global destination and cen- Presented by Sunny Fischer, The Richard H. ter of commerce but as the place Driehaus Foundation; that millions of people call home. Robert McGhee, US Bank & Thurman (Tony) Smith, PNC Bank

 The Polk Bros. Foundation Affordable First Place Rental Housing Preservation Award John Ronan Architects Heartland Housing, Inc. Christ the King Jesuit for Hollywood House Apartments College Preparatory School Presented by Deborah E. Bennett & Nikki Will Stein, Polk Bros. Foundation The PrivateBank Norman Bobins Leadership Award The Outstanding For-Profit Rob and Amy Castañeda, Neighborhood Real Estate Beyond the Ball Project Award Presented by Larry Richman, Holsten Real Estate Development The PrivateBank Corporation for Wilson Yard The Friend of the Neighborhoods Award Presented by Luke Griffin, State Farm & Kristine Jurmu, Bank of America Toni Preckwinkle, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners Presented by Christopher G. Kennedy, Special Recognition Award Merchandise Mart Properties Goodcity Presented by Michael Burnside, Allstate & Francia Harrington, JPMorgan Chase Keynote Address Richard M. Daley, Mayor, City of Chicago The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design Closing Presented by Richard H. Driehaus & Sunny Fischer, The Richard H. Driehaus Lori Healey, The John Foundation Buck Company Chair, LISC/Chicago Third Place Board of Advisors Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture Teen Living Programs

Second Place Booth Hansen Chicago Park District Fieldhouses

 The Chicago Community Trust Outstanding Community Strategy of the Year Award This award is given to a non-profit development organization and/or collaboration of organizations in recognition of the development and successful implementation of a strategy that pro- motes and is integral to a comprehensive community development strategy.

Greater Humboldt Park Community of Wellness What makes a community healthy? Is it the presence of existing health care centers? Manageable numbers of preventable health conditions? Broad educational initiatives? In Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, despite the presence of community health centers, residents suffer from preventable chronic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, as well as HIV/AIDS. If the resources are already present, how does one fix this seemingly intractable problem?

The Greater Humboldt Park Community of Wellness uses a grassroots, highly-localized approach to tackle the neighborhood’s health issues, rather than looking to external organizations and resources for more help.

It works through community groups to educate people about making healthier lifestyle choices through healthy diets, exercise and self care. At the same time, it’s fo- cused on ensuring the community can better support people in sustaining healthy choices.

For instance, a new Diabetes Empowerment Center provides a centralized, safe space for exercise, cooking classes and other re- lated services. In addition, the Walkability As- sessment Project was created to address safety concerns, like poorly-lit streets and potholes, which have prevented residents from walking in the neighborhood.

Founded in 2005 with seed support from LISC/Chicago’s New Communities Program and other funders, the Community of Well- ness has evolved into a broad coalition of organizations and individuals including health care providers, human service agencies, advocacy groups, research institutions, schools and institutions of higher education.

For its dedication to the wellness of the residents of Greater Humboldt Park and its comprehensive and innovative services, The Greater Humboldt Park Community of Wellness is awarded The Chicago Community Trust Outstanding Com- munity Strategy of the Year Award.  PCC Community Wellness Center for PCC Austin Family Health Center As one of the few primary care facilities serving the neighborhoods of Austin, East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park and North Lawndale, PCC Community Wellness Center’s Austin Health Center was limited in its ability to serve the growing health needs of the community. With just six exam rooms, its waiting area and parking lot were often overwhelmed with patients waiting to be seen.

But a new health center has become an important resource in a community that has poorer health outcomes than other parts of the city, including steeper infant mortality rates and higher occur- rences of strokes and diabetes.

The new building, the result of a $5.9 million project funded by nu- merous foundations, has more than doubled the size of the facility, and with it the center’s capacity for patients. The new center can accommodate more than 32,000 patients – a dramatic increase from the 13,000 it once served - who take advantage of its 15 exam rooms, lab and pharmacy space, dental suite, behavioral health department and space for a WIC nutrition center.

The eco-friendly center is pursuing LEED “silver” certification, and has expanded its services to high-risk pregnant women, new mothers and their babies.

Its construction was a community effort. Local residents were employed to build the center with funding from the Chicago Community Trust, Field Foundation of Illinois, Prince Charita- ble Trust, Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation, Northern Charitable Trust and the Illinois Department of Public Health.

For its efforts in bringing the community together to create a healthier environment, PCC Community Wellness Center’s Austin Family Health Center is the winner of the 2011 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Outstand- ing Non-Profit Neighborhood Real Estate Project.  The Polk Bros. Foundation Affordable Rental Housing Preservation Award This award is given to a for-profit developer or a non-profit community development organization for a real estate project that serves as a model of preserving affordable rental housing that is at risk because of expiring subsidies or physical deterioration.

Heartland Housing, Inc. for Hollywood House Apartments When the Edgewater neighborhood’s Hollywood House Apartments affordable housing complex went up for sale in 2008, the senior citizens residing in the building feared what the future would bring. Built in 1963, the building was subject to code violations. It could have been a prime candidate for a full rehab and con- version to condominiums, pushing many residents out.

But Heartland Housing, Inc., worked with the building’s owner, using the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit to negotiate a below-market acquisition price, and bought the prop- erty. In addition, it repaired and renovated the building without displacing its residents.

In the 13-story, 197-unit building, 90 percent of the units were preserved as affordable housing, and 127 are now targeted to seniors earning 60 percent or less of the Chicago median income.

Heartland worked with building residents throughout the process, from soliciting their opinions on design to helping them move into temporary apartments within the building while their units were being rehabbed. Heartland also made use of community resources, partnering with the Jane Addams Senior Caucus to engage residents, and securing help from Designs for Dignity, a non-profit group, to furnish the building’s common areas.

The project also resulted in the establish- ment of a TIF district, providing a source of capital for other redevelopment efforts.

Heartland managed not only to preserve affordable rental housing for seniors, but to deepen the con- nections between residents and their building and between the building and the neighborhood. For this reason, Heartland Housing, Inc., has been awarded The Polk Bros. Foundation Affordable Rental Housing Preservation Award.  The Outstanding For-Profit Neighborhood Real Estate Project Award This award is given to a for-profit real estate project that responds to community needs, involved the community in the planning process, and shows an innovative approach to design and financing.

Holsten Real Estate Development Corporation for Wilson Yard What happens when dedication and vision is pitted against entrenched opposition? Holsten Real Estate Development Corporation found out when it managed to secure $40 million in financing after a 12- year struggle. The result was Wilson Yard, which turned a community eyesore – a burned- out CTA bus barn – into a lively, mixed- use complex that offers affordable housing for seniors and families as well as a Target store, an Aldi grocery store and other retail. With the in- troduction of Wilson Yard come new opportunities for Uptown, which has struggled to balance new developments with the needs of a divergant population.

Wilson Yard was not without its challenges. The plan went through 50 versions, and the configuration of the site itself - a single, massive building with structural elements that would be shared by all four incoming entities - meant that all financing had to be secured simultane- ously before construction began. A small but vocal segment of the community called for market-rate housing, but the project partners, troubled by the rapid gentrification that had already pushed many lifetime residents out of the neighborhood, were undeterred.

Holsten secured funding from 15 different sources and used New Market Tax Credit dollars to bridge the gaps. In the end, the 178-unit development not only brought more affordable housing to the neighborhood, but has spurred growth in the local retail scene.

For the creative adaptive-reuse of a vacant building and the subsequent positive impact on the neighborhood, the Holsten Real Estate Development Corporation is awarded The Outstanding For-Profit Neighborhood Real Estate Project award.  Special Recognition Award This award is given to a group that has shown promise as a new or emerging organization, or has achieved a pivotal or innovative community development project, or has been a critical provider of services to the community development field.

Goodcity For 25 years, Goodcity, located on Chicago’s West Side has been providing emerging entrepreneurs and community leaders with the training and knowledge to implement innovative, creative and necessary programs in the city’s underserved neighborhoods.

Through Goodcity’s stewardship, the next generation of green entrepreneurs will use environmental sustainability to support neighborhood businesses. New businesses have opened in Englewood. Organizations are helping Chicagoans fight diabetes, support those who have lost loved ones to violence and ex-offenders get a leg up.

To provide budding leaders and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools they need to be successful, Goodcity identifies and supports local residents who seek to create or enhance neighborhood and faith-based programs that promote self-sufficiency, hope and a sense of purpose in the lives of individuals in under-resourced communities. Goodcity then offers in-depth training, men- toring and milestone-based funding to support emerging leaders and their projects.

Goodcity’s service to the community goes beyond helping individuals reach their potential. It has established partner- ships and initiatives that touch on all aspects of the community, from education and faith-based programs to financial counseling and construction assistance.

Goodcity continues to be a beacon of hope and an in- valuable resource to Chicagoans looking to make a difference. For the unique and vital services it provides to individuals and groups in some of Chicago’s most distressed areas, Goodcity is the 2011 recipient of the CNDA Special Recognition Award.  The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design Chicago is a city with a vibrant architectural legacy well known for the quality of design found in its many diverse neighborhoods. Such architecture establishes a certain character for the neighborhoods as well as an environment in which families live, children learn, business grows and people assemble in their civic life. It comes as no surprise that community leaders, developers and government are increas- ingly committed to working as neighborhood partners to improve the quality of life through the built environment.

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Com- munity Design was created, in conjunction with the Chicago Neighborhood De- velopment Awards, to encourage development that respects and strengthens the city’s unmatched architectural heritage, especially in neighborhoods confronting economic and social challenge. Each year, the Award recognizes three developments that are making a significant contribution to the social, visual and cultural life of their neighborhoods through quality of design.

Judges Selection Process Thomas Beeby, Chair The jury evaluated each submission ac- Hammond Beeby Rupert Ainge, Inc. cording to established criteria. For con- Ellen Alberding sideration, a project must: The Joyce Foundation • Demonstrate superior design quality; Sunny Fischer The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation • Enhance or serve as an integral part of Sol Flores the comprehensive development La Casa Norte of the community; and Benet Haller • Exhibit a creative design City of Chicago solution that could Kevin Harrington become a model for Illinois Institute of Technology projects in other Craig Huffman neighborhoods. Ascendance Partners Terry Mazany Chicago Community Trust & Chicago Public Schools Linda Searl Searl Lamaster Howe Architects Katie Swenson Enterprise National Design Initiatives Ernest Wong Site Design Group, Ltd.  The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for First Architectural Excellence in Community Design Place

John Ronan Architects for Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School Imagine a school that goes beyond books and lockers, stirring the mind, body and soul. An academic setting that seeks to enlighten students academically and spiritually. In its plan for Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School, John Ronan Architects has created a new community landmark, meant to inspire students and neighbors alike.

Students find a place that is designed to nurture the senses and the soul. With vast swaths of light canvassing classrooms and open areas, Christ the King, located in the Austin neighborhood, calls to mind a sanctuary, incorporating the school’s phi- losophy of Corpus Personalis, or care of the whole person. The school itself is designed as a body, with the heart, mind and lungs represented by the chapel, library and gym.

The 94,000 square foot building makes a strong statement inside and out. Its handsome colored steel façade, enhanced by vivid renderings of the Stations of the Cross inspire and stand as a testament to the community’s strength. Inside, fundamental construction elements such as steel, wood and concrete, are brilliantly employed to create durable yet spiritually and socially enriching spaces for learning, gathering and reflection.

In designing the $20 million project, John Ronan Architects created a place that inspires excellence both in those who study within its walls and those who live outside of them.

For providing students an educational sanctuary and a place of beauty within their own neighborhood, inspiring confidence and optimism, John Ronan Architects is awarded this year’s First Place Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design.  The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Second Architectural Excellence in Community Design Place

Booth Hansen for Chicago Park District Fieldhouses Found adjacent to Chicago’s broad boulevards or nestled in between city streets, a park is the prized centerpiece of a city neighborhood, serving a community as a meeting place, recreation space and urban oasis.

Even in times of restricted budgets, the Chicago Park District seeks to accommodate future generations, modernizing parks even as their traditional purposes remain the same. Booth Hansen, well known for its emphasis on environmental stewardship, was commis- sioned to create the fieldhouse of the future. The Public Building Com- mission praised the projects’ use of sustainable design and their ability to unite communities.

Booth Hansen’s challenge in designing these buildings, at Taylor- Lauridsen and Jesse Owens parks, was to create an iconic community focal point that blends with the neighborhood. With dramatic, curved roof lines, the buildings evoke a feeling of flight. The high-level windows flood the interiors with warmth and light, while also making their exteriors blend into the sky behind them.

Each building includes a gymnasium, fitness center, club- room and support spaces. The prototypes’ design took into feedback from the community into account, and their flexible design allows for the future addition of an indoor pool.

The prototypes are LEED certified, conform to the city’s green requirements and decrease costs by using insulated concrete panels to absorb sunlight, heating the building during the day and slowly releasing warmth at night. Many of the materials used to build the fieldhouses were recycled.

For succeeding in setting the standard for the fieldhouse of the future, a thoroughly green building that can accommodate many uses, adapt to many sites and age gracefully within many settings, Booth Hansen is the 2011 recipient of Second Place in the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design.  The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Third Architectural Excellence in Community Design Place

Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture for Teen Living Programs For the 2,000 displaced youth scattered throughout the city, life on the street can be dangerous and threatens their long-term potential for growth and success. Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture’s design for Teen Living Programs’ new center and shel- ter in Bronzeville strives to meet these challenges by creating a safe and comfortable space for young homeless people.

Private bedrooms for its residents, welcoming communal spaces, a computer lab and a common kitchen for staging cooking and nutrition classes high- light this visually-stimulating, low-rise masonry building.

Its facade stands out against nearby buildings, and its bold vertical stripe of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, creates a distinct and inviting landmark to attract youth. Precast concrete was used throughout the building for its durability and insulating nature, and the building’s red exterior presents an inviting atmosphere for residents.

The facility utilizes outdoor space with a landscaped, protected courtyard, complete with a garden terrace, indigenous plants and a teaching vegetable garden.

Large, private offices on the lower level give space for case managers to conduct intake interviews for new residents, setting goals and addressing concerns. Teen Living Programs is able to celebrate the achievements of its residents with a large multi- purpose room used to host graduations, meet- ings and provide a core gathering space.

For its vision in providing young people with a safe and welcoming environment as they confront enormous challenges, Hartshorne Plunkard Archi- tecture is this year’s Third Place recipient of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architec- tural Excellence in Community Design.  The PrivateBank Norman Bobins Leadership Award The PrivateBank Norman Bobins Leadership Award honors the leadership, innovation and long-time commitment to Chicago communities embodied by Norman Bobins, who personifies the model of corporate citizenship. This award recognizes an emerging leader at a non-profit community development organization who has enhanced his or her own organization and demonstrated the potential to become an innovative and instrumental leader in the field of community development.

Rob and Amy Castañeda, Beyond the Ball Rob and Amy Castañeda could have left Little Village in 1998 when neighborhood gang members learned the couple had talked to police after witnessing a crime. Gang members retaliated, setting the Castañedas’ home on fire and threatening the couple’s lives. But instead of flee- ing for safety, Rob and Amy stayed in the neighborhood and committed themselves to making it a better place.

Amy, a teacher, transferred to an elementary school closer to home. Rob began coaching the school’s basketball team. After Rob opened the school’s gym for practices on Sat- urdays, more and more children flocked to the school for a safe place to play ball. Relationships built on the court expanded across the community and a new program - Beyond the Ball - was born.

Beyond the Ball empowers young people to transform their community through service, learning and sports-based youth development. Today it incorporates 10 different programs, ranging from community basketball leagues to multimedia courses. Located in Little Village, where ideas and attitudes toward gang culture develop at an early age, Beyond the Ball begins targeting youth in kindergarten and uses basketball to teach personal and social responsi- bility, build a healthy community and create positive peer networks.

For more than 10 years, they have mentored thousands of youth in the Little Village and North Lawndale neighborhoods which have garnered national and international recognition for innovation in youth development. In addition to run- ning Beyond the Ball programming, Rob and Amy serve as consultants for other Chicago sports-based youth development programs.

For their contributions to countless young people and their communities, Rob and Amy Castañeda are the 2011 recip- ients of the PrivateBank Norman Bobins Leadership Award. 1( The Richard M. Daley Friend of the Neighborhoods Award The Richard M. Daley Friend of the Neighborhoods Award is given to a civic leader, government official or community leader who has made an extraoridnary contribution to Chicago’s neighborhoods and to the field of development. Diverse in their roles, what unites the group of awardees is the commitment and tenacity they have demonstrated and the impact they have had on improving life in this great city. Honoring his achievements and dedication to the city’s neighborhoods during his long tenure as mayor, the award is renamed this year in honor of Mayor Richard M. Daley. Toni Preckwinkle, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners For 19 years, Toni Preckwinkle served Chicago’s Fourth Ward as its alderman, fighting for better wages, economic development and stronger communities.

Born in St. Paul, Minn., President Preckwinkle has spent her entire adult life working for underserved communities in Chicago. As Fourth Ward alderman, Pres- ident Preckwinkle oversaw unprecedented growth, development and change in Hyde Park and Kenwood. Recently elected to lead the Cook County Board of Commissioners, President Preckwinkle has a long record working to improve neighborhoods across the city.

In the City Council, she fought for the creation of mixed-income and affordable housing, and secured funding for public schools and new commercial centers. She helped form the Quad Communities Devel- opment Corporation, which has led the way in improving quality of life in four south side neighborhoods. She co- sponsored ordinances to boost affordable housing and two Living Wage measures.

A former high school history teacher, President Preckwinkle’s involvement with organizations including the Hyde Park Kenwood Community Health Center and the Coalition for Athletic Facilities for Kenwood Academy, as well as her work as executive director of the Chicago Jobs Council, coordinator of Eco- nomic Development for the City Club of Chicago and as a development officer for the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club showcase her dedication to Chicago’s neighborhoods.

As Cook County Board president, she has committed to cutting spending, streamlining the county’s operations and cleaning up government to assure residents of Chicago and Cook County that their leaders are working for them.

For her lifelong dedication to creating opportunities for Chicagoans, President Preckwinkle is the 2011 recipient of the Richard M. Daley Friend of the Neighborhoods Award. 2) Videos Produced by: Angle Park, Inc., Chicago

Photos Curtesy of: Page 10 Greater Humboldt Park Community of Wellness

Page 11 PCC Community Wellness Center

Page 12 Heartland Housing, Inc.

Page 13 Holsten Real Estate Development Corporation

Page 14 Goodcity

Page 16 John Ronan Architects & Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School

Page 17 Booth Hansen & Chicago Park District Fieldhouses

Page 18 Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture & Teen Living Programs

Page 19 Beyond the Ball

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