What proportion of Goal 1 overall is complete at this point?
100%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that impacted goal 1 in the last month?
We were able to submit all required assessments for the project to the City of Chicago
What proportion of Goal 2 overall is complete at this point?
100%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 2 in the last month?
We received "the accepted" status for all of the land parcels we would like to purchase
What proportion of Goal 3 overall is complete at this point?
100%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 3 in the last month?
The last barrier is the full buildout amount of $3,000,001.00 for the farm and fresh market.
Did you access Technical Assistance for your CWB project last month?
Yes
Which TA provider(s) did you work with within the Phase I CWEB grantees?
| TA Provider | Hours Spent | Satisfaction |
|---|---|---|
|
Chicago Community Loan Fund |
8 |
Very satisfied |
Which TA providers did you work with OUTSIDE of the Phase I CWEB grantees?
| TA Provider | Hours Spent | Satisfaction |
|---|---|---|
|
Uic Legal Clinic |
3 |
Very satisfied |
Did someone from your organization attend the Working Group this month?
Yes
How would you rate the usefulness of the working group to your project last month? (on a scale of 1-5)
Very useful
How would you rate the usefulness of the Working Group for building community?
Very useful
What have been the two most valuable contributions of the Working Group this month?
Please share any comments about the working group meetings.
I really enjoyed building community with my colleagues and learning the work other CLTs are doing in the city.
How many TOTAL housing units did you preserve or create last month? (it is okay if the answer is zero)
0
How many TOTAL CWB businesses did you develop last month? (it is okay if the answer is zero)
6
Number of stakeholder meetings held related to your Pre-Development Project?
20
Number of community meetings attended last month related to your Pre-Development Project?
3
Service / Capacity
| Service | Capacity |
|---|---|
|
Accounting & Financial Management |
4 |
|
Advocacy |
4 |
|
Conflict Resolution |
4 |
|
Cooperative Development and Operations |
4 |
|
Education & Training |
4 |
|
Fundraising or Raising Capital |
3 some ability |
|
Governance / Legal |
3 some ability |
|
Marketing & Communications |
4 |
|
Other |
N/A |
|
Project Management |
4 |
|
Real Estate Acquisition & Development |
4 |
|
Relationship Building |
4 |
|
Research |
4 |
Other (please describe and include ranking)
What constraints or limitations with internal capacity is the organizarion experiencing related to its Pre-Development Project?
We could use payroll funding to increase capacity
What opportunities, if any, did the organization take advantage of related to its Pre-Development Project?
This project allowed us to be ready for purchase in a 75 year old disinvested block and community which in turn gave us the opportunity to make a greater impact.
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