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Riverdale, Illinois: A Vision for the PaceSetter Neighborhood

  • February 11, 2003

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Looking to strengthen Riverdale’s stock of affordable housing within a broad and ambitious redevelopment plan that includes TIF districts and industrial redevelopment, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Chicago and Campaign for Sensible Growth will convene a two-day technical assistance panel (TAP) on Aug. 20 and 21, 2003 at the Riverdale Village Hall.

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