Building Communities. Empowering Lives.
Building Communities. Empowering Lives.
Near North Development Corporation empowers individuals and families through comprehensive community development, educational programs, and affordable housing initiatives that build pathways to economic stability and social mobility.
A thriving Near North Side community where every resident has access to quality education, stable housing, and economic opportunities that enable them to reach their full potential.
From humble beginnings to a cornerstone of community development
1967
Founded in 1967, NNDC was established by longtime residents of Chicago’s Near North Side community to address the deterioration of affordable housing and improve quality of life for low-income and minority residents.
1980s
Affordable Housing Milestones
From 1978 – 1991, NNDC assisted in the development of more than 369 affordable housing units, including:
84 units at Evergreen & Sedgwick (1978)
100 units for seniors at Evergreen Towers (1981)
84 units at Evergreen Terrace (1983)
101 units at Evergreen Towers II (1991)
1990s
From 1991 – 2004, NNDC broadened its focus beyond housing to address crime prevention, local school improvements, neighborhood commercial and industrial revitalization, and affordable recreational programs through the Park District.
Today
NNDC continues its mission to maintain North Town as an economically, socially, and racially integrated community. In addition to our housing initiatives, we operate the TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program, a federally funded college access initiative serving 513 students across three school districts.
Through one-on-one college advising, mentoring, financial aid support, college prep workshops, and campus visits, TRIO ETS helps first-generation, low-income high school students pursue, succeed, and graduate in higher education.
Experienced leaders dedicated to community empowerment
Community leaders providing strategic guidance and oversight
Board President
Board Treasurer
Board Secretary
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member Emeritus
Collaborating with organizations that share our commitment to community development
Join us in building stronger communities through education, housing, and empowerment programs
