2012: SWOP Reclaiming Project begins

CTL-E-1446 · Event · other · 2012

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The Southwest Organizing Project's Reclaiming Project begins in the 20-square-block area around St. Rita of Cascia, then holding 93 vacant buildings.

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Chicago Lawn (community area 66) — held at
The SWOP Reclaiming Project began in June 2012 in the area around St. Rita of Cascia.

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CTL-DR-PLACE-001 w3-institutions research (2026-09-28)

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