- Canadian wildfires are causing smoke to affect air quality across Atlantic Canada, the Midwest, Michigan, and Minnesota.
- CFDI champions nonprofits across Midwest communities.
Chicago South Suburbs Nonprofit Model Offers Template for US Economic Revitalization
What happened
Nonprofit strategies in Chicago's south suburbs are being highlighted as a potential template for other struggling regions across the United States. The Southland Development Authority is working with individuals, businesses, and municipalities in the area to reinvigorate the economy through innovative methods, including owning assets like housing and property. This work addresses the mismatch between long-term community needs and short-term funding timelines for philanthropy and government.
From ssir.org
Why it matters
The strategies employed in the south suburbs offer a model for tackling post-industrial decline in other US regions. The approach, which involves place-based investment and asset ownership, could help communities stabilize their economies and provide a framework for sustainable growth.
Canadian wildfires are causing smoke to affect air quality across the Midwest, Michigan, and Minnesota, while CFDI champions nonprofits across Midwest communities.
From ssir.org
Who's involved
- ChicagoLocation where the nonprofit strategies are being implemented.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- city councilSpeculative
Successful local development could increase municipal revenue and reduce strain on city services.
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The entities involved
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Chicago
city and county seat of Cook County, and largest city in State of Illinois, United States of America