The following links have been sources of inspiration and useful information to DPI&C.
You may find these websites useful as well:
Investment Real Estate Funding and Sources of Technical Assistance:
Home - Community Investment Corporation
Additional sources of funding may be available if your project is in a Chicago TIF District.
Check to see if an address lies within a district here:
City of Chicago :: Tax Increment Financing
Chicago initiative to promote investment in the South and West Sides
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/invest_sw/home.html
Excellent plan for the growth of the region
https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/2050/
On Creating a 15-minute neighborhood:
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2019/9/6/7-rules-for-creating-15-minute-neighborhoods