The Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards

Established in 1995, the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA) recognize the essential role that both non-profit and for-profit developers play in building communities in Chicago-area neighborhoods. The Awards recognize outstanding achievement in neighborhood real estate development and community building, especially the achievements of community development corporations (CDCs), other community-based organizations and for-profit developers working to build healthier neighborhoods in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Applications for the 26th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design are open through Monday, September 16, 2019. Apply now or view past winners.

September 16, 11:55 pm: CNDA & Driehaus Foundation Architectural Award Application Due

October 4, 9am-5pm: CNDA Applicant Site Visits

October 25, 8am-5pm: Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design Site Visits

April 23: The 26th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards