DTC partners with communities to bring their ideas to life through an inclusive, collaborative, and intentional design process. We exist to help communities shape their future by shifting power.
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“Instead of the high-end, larger-scale projects, [DTC] wants to give back to communities and offer services there. But, I also felt like they were trying to build up the network of other young professionals and bring in diversity. That seems to be at the forefront of their mission.”
Mary O’Connor
Chicago Department of Planning & Development -
“This partnership made it possible for Free Spirit Media to find and develop a new organizational home where we can welcome young people and families. This is everything to us.”
Aurora Toshiko King, Executive Director
Free Spirit Media -
“Though there’s greater awareness of opportunities with the City, the challenge was still that we had so little experience to marshal the resources to take advantage of them. DTC supported us and working with them was really smooth.”
Dave Price
South Chicago Parents & Friends -
“Input and feedback were implemented immediately; expertise and creativity have been well apparent throughout the entire process of the project.”
Boise Walker, CEO and President
Ezio Community Development Services
We’ve Worked With More Than 15 Partners
To Develop These Community Assets
An affordable housing program that reinvigorates a community and acts as a catalyst for long-term infrastructure improvements
Improvements to an existing community hub for youth development
Outdoor activations that drive foot traffic and boost economic development