Bickerdike Redevelopment

The members of Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation, are committed to the redevelopment of West Town, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Hermosa, and Avondale communities for the benefit of and control by the low and moderate-income families in these areas. The company is deeply dedicated to preserving the ethnic and cultural character of its neighborhoods, while improving the economic conditions of the community. The company carry out the mission by providing high quality affordable housing, struggling against gentrification and displacement, promoting economic development by creating and preserving jobs, and advocating for additional resources. In all its endeavors,the company is committed to the principles of: honesty, openness, democratic process, education, involvement and empowerment of community residents, self-worth, self-respect, and pride. Networking with other organizations and stakeholders who share the vision of the communitys collective struggle to conrol its own destiny is integral to Bickerdikes mission.