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Redistricting Bootcamp:: Gathering Intelligence and Mapping Strategy

The document outlines an agenda for a redistricting bootcamp that was held in April 2010, with presentations on gathering census data, defining communities of interest like North Lawndale, and a facilitated discussion and mapping exercise. Partners in organizing the event included various community organizations focused on civic engagement and redistricting reform. The goal was to educate participants on the redistricting process and strategy for drawing district maps.

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Redistricting Bootcamp:: Gathering Intelligence and Mapping Strategy

The document outlines an agenda for a redistricting bootcamp that was held in April 2010, with presentations on gathering census data, defining communities of interest like North Lawndale, and a facilitated discussion and mapping exercise. Partners in organizing the event included various community organizations focused on civic engagement and redistricting reform. The goal was to educate participants on the redistricting process and strategy for drawing district maps.

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REDISTRICTING BOOTCAMP:

GATHERING INTELLIGENCE
AND MAPPING STRATEGY
Presented April 28,2010
Acknowledgments
 We would like to thank State Representative Arthur
Turner, Jr., State Representative La Shawn Ford and
Commissioner Robert Steele for lending their
support to this non-partisan event.
 We thank Toni Pitchford, Nikol Miller and Steve
Laue of the US Census Bureau for their technical
assistance.
 We also thank the Tutor Mentor Connection for
allowing us to use their maps.
Partners
 Lawndale Alliance
 Illinois Campaign for Accountable Redistricting (ICAR)
 Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct
Organization (IVI-IPO)
 Open Door Foundation
 Empowered Citizens of North Lawndale (ECONL)
 The United Congress of Community and Religious
Organizations
 North Lawndale Community News
Planning Committee
 Richard Barnett  Fred Mitchell
 Melva Brownlee  Gene Moreno
 Michael Evers  Josina Morita
 Millie Goldsmith  Aviva Patt
 Bruce Jackson  Sondra Spellman
 Mickey Johnson  Dwayne Truss
 Jimmy Lee Lard  Jeffery Turner
 Valerie F. Leonard  Jocelyn Woodards
 Isaac Lewis  Gladys Woodson
Agenda
 Opening Prayer……………. Member of the Audience
 Scripture……………………. Member of the Audience
 ICAR Overview……………… Jocelyn Woodards
 Gathering Intelligence: Steve Laue
Overview of Census.gov……. US Census Bureau

 Defining a Community of Interest: Valerie F. Leonard


North Lawndale Overview…. Lawndale Alliance
 Facilitated Discussion and Map Josina Morita
Drawing……………….
United Congress of Community
and Religious Organizations
ICAR Overview- Jocelyn Woodards
Gathering Intelligence: An Overview of Census.gov

Presenter: Steve Laue


Defining a Community of Interest:
North Lawndale Overview
Presenter: Valerie F. Leonard
Where is North Lawndale?
 North Lawndale is located on Chicago’s West Side,
approximately 2.25 miles west of the Chicago Loop
North Lawndale Population 2005

 Population (2005) 38,309, Down 7%, since


2000

 Pop. Chg. (1960-2005) Down 86,628, Rate of


decline has slowed since 2000

 Racial/Ethnic Makeup (2005) 94% African-


American, Latinos now5.2%
North Lawndale Income

 Pop. below poverty level (2000) 45.2%, was


fourth highest in city in 2000

 Households w/income below $15,000 (2005)


4,865

 Households w/ income above $35,000: 3,434


(1,009 households had above $75,000)
North Lawndale Housing

 Housing units (2005) 13,454, Down 8% since


2000
 141 mortgage foreclosures between January and
November, 2007
 339 mortgage foreclosures in 2010
 Loss of 1,200 affordable housing units (8% of the
housing stock, 12% of the population) through
foreclosure on Pyramid West in 2004
 60% of North Lawndale residents spend more than
40% of their income on housing
Business Overview
 Over 500 businesses, including large manufacturers, small businesses,
franchises and home based businesses
 7 TIFs impact the Community, 6 of which are in the North Lawndale, and 1
that is in the near vicinity
 In addition to funding for bricks and mortar development,

 Funds available for job training, business expansion, child care

 The Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Community sunset last year.


 The greatest issues impacting businesses include lack of access to capital,
increasing costs of doing business, including increased property taxes, and
lower revenues.
North Lawndale Public Safety

 Over 36 crimes are committed every day, including assault, battery,


burglary, and drug related offenses (Everyblock Chicago)
 The community’s registered parolee count in 2003 was 2,487, with
70% of males in the area having served prison time.
 656 returning prisoners in 2003
 North Lawndale ranked number 3 of all communities in the entire state
of Illinois in terms of the number of returning prisoners released from
the Illinois Department of Corrections on an annual basis.
The Education Environment
 Demographics
 There are 33 public schools in the 24th Ward, including 3 high
schools and 30 elementary schools
 Approximately 2/3 of the students in 24th Ward public schools
are living in poverty
 Depending on the school, 8%-31% of the students are enrolled in
the special education curriculum
 Student-to teacher ratios range from 12-1 to 19-1, which could
put them in danger of being classified as underutilized
 Over 90% of the students qualify for free or reduced lunches
 North Lawndale school budgets range from approximately $2.2
million to $6.3 million (2010)
North Lawndale Social Services

 North Lawndale has a base of 325 organizations

 Forty percent or more provide youth development


services, family services, and employment and
training.

 32% are well established with large staffs and


budgets, reportedly in existence for 20-100+
years. (University of Illinois at Chicago Great
Cities Institute, 2005)
North Lawndale Assets

 Historic Greystones

• Historic Route 66

 Old Sears Tower


North Lawndale Views
 Community Gardens
North Lawndale Assets

Douglas Boulevard

Photos by Lee Bey


North Lawndale Assets

Residential Development Commercial Development

 Gideon Homes  Homan Square


Further Information
 Questions regarding this presentation and ways you
may get involved may be addressed to

Valerie F. Leonard
Co-Founder
Lawndale Alliance
773-521-3137
[email protected]
Mapping Out Strategy: Facilitated Discussion and
Mapping for Chicago’s West Side
Presenter: Josina Morita

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