Nathalie P. Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement

Birds eye view of train line south of Chicago with train heading directly toward the city to the north.

The Nathalie P. Voorhees Center is a dynamic resource center that engages residents, leaders, and policymakers seeking effective strategies for advancing community livability and vitality. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the center addresses pressing community and economic development as well as social justice issues. Its primary areas of research include affordable housing, neighborhood change, community impact, transportation access, employment and economic development. Partnering with stakeholders to promote meaningful change, the Center’s work bridges research and practice. Committed to social justice and equity, the center strives to create sustainable and inclusive communities.

The Full Voorhees Center Website

Director

“Since its founding in 1978, the Voorhees Center has been guided by the mission to improve the quality of life for all residents through research and technical assistance to support organizations and local government agencies in their efforts to revitalize the many and varied neighborhoods and communities.”

Yittayih Zalelem  |  Director