New City America principals Marco and Laura Li Mandri, visited the Englewood District and Back of the Yards Districts in Chicago.
These two districts are ethnically based and are emerging from decades of transition from their original strong community base to 21st century models of strong African American and Latino business districts. New City America is studying the current legislation in Illinois that allows for property assessment district and determining the best way to make recommendations for stakeholder led revitalization of each district.