News & Projects
Our work Is expansive, and so are the stories that shape the Chicago region’s civic ecosystem.
This space is designed to inform, inspire, and celebrate the collective efforts to create a more vibrant, equitable, and prosperous Chicago region for all.
From partner spotlights and project updates to deep dives on key initiatives, we share the moments, milestones, and ideas that reflect our collaborative approach.
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West Side United Food Access Strategy
In 2017, Civic Consulting Alliance provided foundational support to bring together a collaborative of healthcare providers to build West Side United (WSU), an organization committed to eradicating the 16-year life expectancy gap between residents on Chicago’s West Side and the Loop. One of WSU’s primary strategies is to address the social determinants of health by removing barriers to accessing healthy food.
Small Projects, Massive Waves
When you think of "impact," it’s easy to focus only on long-term projects with multi-million dollar investments and massive infrastructure overhauls. But often, lasting change starts small.
In our 2023 Impact Report, some of our proudest moments came from targeted, fast-moving projects. We’re talking about the crucial workshops, the streamlined toolkits, and the strategy sessions that flew under the radar but went on to unlock historic funding, reopen neighborhood pools, and welcome hundreds of arriving families.
Here is a look at the "small" projects that made a massive footprint across our region in 2023.
“Civic Consulting Alliance was instrumental in getting the Cut the Tape initiative off the ground quickly. Their in-depth research on peer cities and insightful stakeholder engagement helped us identify ways to streamline the City’s real estate development process. This not only saved us valuable time but also ensured we targeted the highest-impact solutions that will lead to more affordable housing and vibrant commercial corridors throughout Chicago.”
Kenya Merritt, Deputy Mayor of Business and Neighborhood Development, City of Chicago