North River Commission

North River Commission

Organizing People

The North River Commission unites more than 100 civic organizations, businesses, and institutions to improve the North River area. For 40 years, NRC has led efforts to support civic involvement, encourage participation, and welcome a mix of cultures, incomes, and lifestyles to build a healthy community.

Building Community

From the beginning NRC members have worked to protect and maintain the community's quality of life. The North River Commission seeks to build community by aggressively advocating for decent, affordable housing, quality education, open spaces, new jobs, and neighborhood business.

Planning for the Future

Together, the members of the North River Commission have attracted more than $150 million of investment, created or retained more than 3,500 jobs, and renovated or built more than 1,400 housing units. Everyday, the plans and dreams of the North River community are transformed into reality by people organizing themselves to improve the quality of life for all.

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About our association

About the North River Commission

The North River Commission is a community organization that unites more than 100 civic associations, businesses, and institutions to improve the North River area on Chicago's northwest side. For 38 years, NRC has led efforts to support civic involvement, encourage participation, and welcome a mix of cultures, incomes, and lifestyles to build a healthy community. The NRC office is at 4745 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625. Phone number: 773-478-0202 Fax: 773-478-0282

Affordable Housing

North River Housing Development Corporation creates affordable housing opportunities – planning and developing projects such as the 97-unit Mayfair Commons Senior Living Center – so that seniors can “age in place” in quality, inexpensive apartments.

Economic Development

Lawrence Avenue Development Corporation unites residents with Albany Park Chamber of Commerce businesses to offer “micro-grants” and facade rebates for business renovations – such as Good Neighbor Award winners Avondale/Orsahl/Carstar and Harvard Collections, Oriental Noodle Restaurant and Al Khayam Caf?© ?– to create jobs, investment, and neighborhood shopping.

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northriver@northrivercommission.com