Our Mission
WHO WE ARE
The Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community unites the resources of member organizations and individual members to empower Chinese American communities in Greater Chicago.
As a coalition of member organizations and individuals, CBCAC carries out its mission through civic education, issue advocacy, communication with policy makers, and community mobilization.
Our Community
We seek to impact the greater Chinatown community. The Chinese population in this greater Chinatown community grew over 50% during the 1990-2000 decade and during the 2000-2010 decade and now totals over 27,000. Our community has spread beyond Chinatown/Armour Square into Bridgeport, McKinley Park, Brighton Park, Douglas and the South Loop. Additionally, our diversity reflects when a person or family immigrated to the U.S., educational background, language spoken and socio-economic status.
Our Vision
+ Principles
The plan is based on the following principles:
- Build upon the past accomplishments and current efforts of Chinatown's community organizations, family associations, business leaders, community residents, and elected officials.
- Strengthen Chinatown's role as the center of Chinese culture and community for the Chicago area.
- Foster a lively, safe, clean, and vibrant community that provides a mix of retail, restaurants, services, and other amenities for both visitors and residents.
- Connect "Old Chinatown" and "New Chinatown," strengthening the community's central core.
- Facilitate cooperation between the City and business community to attract and maintain thriving businesses.
- Improve transportation accessibility in and around Chinatown.
- Strengthen human capital in the community by improving opportunities for education and career development for all Chinatown residents.
+ Key Strategies
The key strategies are in the areas of:
- Safety
- Transportation, Circulation, and Streets
- Residential Communities
- Economic Development
- Education and Workforce
- Parks and Public Spaces
- Future Development
- Long-Term Capacity Building
- Community Town Hall Meetings
