Little Village and Pilsen (LVP) are vibrant, evolving communities with a rich cultural and industrial heritage. Located three miles west of Chicago’s downtown Loop, the communities are situated on the north bank of the Chicago River which, in conjunction with significant rail investment, has facilitated industrial and economic growth in the communities’ past and present. The construction of the Crawford and Fisk coal plants in the early 20th century was critical to the growth of these communities, though these polluting giants brought significant environmental degradation and devastating health consequences for residents.
