Community Impact
Impacting North Lawndale residents through economic opportunity
The Fillmore Center was designed for one overarching purpose: to positively impact the community of North Lawndale and its residents for generations to come. By redeveloping a historic and vacant building into a bustling center of commerce and activity — and giving the community an active stake in the project's success — the partners behind the Fillmore Center have modeled a sustainable place-based strategy that will deliver returns at the community and family levels.
250+ Jobs
Fillmore Center is a hub of employment, ultimately bringing 250 quality jobs to the local community
Wealth Creation
Businesses at Fillmore are increasing median incomes and eventually will contribute $9+ million annually to the North Lawndale economy
Economic Growth
Increased business activity is contributing to the increased economic vibrancy of North Lawndale
Community Ownership
The Fillmore Center will be transferred to a Community Benefits Trust, ensuring local residents control profits