The City of Evanston Human Relations Commission and CURL collected information on a broad range of organizations in Evanston that contribute to the quality of life and connections among all Evanston residents. Expected outcomes will be an up-to-date listing of organizations and services ranging from youth and senior citizen services to religious congregations and food security.
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CURL partnered with Andersonville Chamber of Commerce to identify the major concerns of business owners living and working in Andersonville to create a plan of action for the future.
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CURL participated in a partnership with other Loyola departments (e.g., School of Social Work, Communications, Law School), the residents council of Madden Park and Ida B. Wells housing developments, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA ), and multiple social service agencies serving the Madden Wells community. A major component of the partnership was to identify community needs and maximize resources in order to best serve the residents as they went through a major life change—whether that entails moving into Oakwood Shores or leaving their home community for other housing options.
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Center for Urban Research and Learning at Loyola University (CURL) is a partner in the South Asian American Policy and Research Institute (SAAPRI) Oral History project and the Devon Community Development Planning initiative.
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This study seeks to provide the Brighton Park community a greater understanding of the issues and trends in housing, economic and demographic changes in the community. Primarily, this study seeks to identify the challenges and opportunities facing the community.
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Anawim Center (currently known as the Kateri Center), a Native American spiritual and cultural center under the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago formed a research collaboration with the Center for Urban Research and Learning (CURL) at Loyola University Chicago and the Office of Research and Planning of the Archdiocese of Chicago for a needs assessment study to determine the whereabouts, needs, and interests of the Native American community in Metropolitan Chicago.
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