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25th Ward Regular
Democratic Organization
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Chicago, IL 60608
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On the Issues - Housing
Alderman Solis has implemented many programs that support and
create better opportunities for the residents and property
owners in the 25th Ward. As a result, residents have access to
higher quality local housing opportunities and property owners
more value on their investments.
Arquitectos: Community Architects at Work
Often residents come into the 25th Ward office with
questions on construction, zoning and building codes. To
assist residents, the office of Alderman Solis sponsor’s a
monthly architectural workshop. Arquitectos, the group of
volunteer architects, are available once a month to answer
questions and provide information to residents regarding
permits, renovations, construction, hiring
architects/contractors and zoning issues.
The initial consultation is free of charge. Cases that
require additional assistance are at the expense of the
resident.
Pilsen Historical Landmark District
In collaboration with Professor Daniel Bluestone of the
University of Virginia and Fernando Leal, Alderman Solis led
the largest community-based project since the establishment
of Pilsen in the mid 1800’s. The nomination of Pilsen as a
State Historical Landmark District.
State Historical Landmark Status not only addresses the
threat of gentrification, but encourages landowners to
invest in their properties while also applying for relief
from rising property taxes.
It is the hope of all involved that the State Historical
Landmark Status will enable individual owners to invest in
their property and seek benefits through the property tax
assessment freeze program. This is a sound and effective
method to combat gentrification.
Affordable Housing Initiatives
Under the City of Chicago’s New Homes for Chicago initiative
Alderman Daniel Solis developed a strong relationship with
The Resurrection Project (TRP). The City set aside 134 units
for affordable housing in the 25th Ward; 50 of those units
were reserved for TRP.
City of Chicago and Cook County Tax Cap
Under the leadership of Chicago’s Mayor Daley and Cook
County Assessor Jim Houlihan, Alderman Solis led alderman to
fight for a 7% tax cap on rising property taxes in the City
of Chicago. The Tax Cap, adopted in 2003, in effect for
three years.
In 2006, Alderman Solis returned to Springfield with various
officials to appeal for a continuation of the 7% tax cap.
Solis understands the need for restrictions on skyrocketing
property taxes and encourages residents to call upon state
officials to support the initiative.
25th Ward Annual Housing Exposition
Alderman Daniel Solis and the City of Chicago’s Department
of Housing sponsor the Annual 25th Ward Housing Expo to
assist area residents with home buying, construction and
rehab.
The Annual 25th Ward Housing Expo was held in May 2006.
Alderman Solis’ efforts to increase opportunities to housing
resources for area residents are described below.
25th Ward Housing Fairs in 2006
Throughout his service as Alderman, Danny Solis has worked
to bring housing opportunities to the residents of the 25th
Ward. Creative solutions’ including the State Historical
District and the 21% affordability requirement and community
involvement for developments, are the best strategy to
provide an avenue for the residents of the 25th Ward to
remain in the community as it changes.
The 25th Ward will hold housing fairs several times a year
to ensure that residents have access to housing resources.
Spanish Coalition for Housing The Spanish Coalition for Housing is an Illinois nonprofit corporation Founded in 1966. The Coalition is certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide housing counseling to Low and moderate income individuals.
The Resurrection Project The Resurrection Project (TRP) has built and sold 140 new affordable homes, rehabbed 12 buildings to provide 156 units of affordable housing, counseled and educated over 5,000 families on financial literacy and homeownership, and developed hundreds of community leaders through our organizing work.
The Resurrection Project The Resurrection Project (TRP) has built and sold 140 new affordable homes, rehabbed 12 buildings to provide 156 units of affordable housing, counseled and educated over 5,000 families on financial literacy and homeownership, and developed hundreds of community leaders through our organizing work.
their investments.
