East Side Community Investment Co-Op
East Side Community Investment Co-Op
Welcome to ESCIC — the East Side Community Investment Cooperative
We are a grassroots coalition of neighbors and organizers working to preserve and shape the future of our community through collective ownership, democratic decision-making, and local investment. In a time when outside developers often dictate the fate of our neighborhoods, ESCIC empowers East Siders to take the lead—securing sites for housing, businesses, and cultural spaces that reflect our values and meet our needs. Together, we’re building a future where development works for the people, not against them.
MISSION
We are committed to securing spaces that support community preservation and growth. Through local ownership, we aim to ensure that development serves the people who call this neighborhood home—now and for generations to come. We believe restorative solutions are rooted in collective land stewardship and decision-making.
VISION
We believe that the people who live and work in a neighborhood should have a real voice in shaping its future. Our vision is a community where development decisions are guided by local input, not outside interests—where neighbors come together to build spaces that reflect their needs, values, and dreams.
VALUES
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Anti-displacement
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Neighborhood self-determination
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Local ownership
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Equity
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Keeping affordable rental possible for both businesses and residents