Special Service Area 71 (SSA) works to make the Roseland business corridor a neighborhood where people wish to live, linger, and long to return. SSA's are a funding mechanism to raise money for services to a designated mixed-use area through a property tax levy, in order to supplement City services. The Calumet Area Industrial Commission is the Sole Service Provider for SSA 71, which was established in January 01, 2017. It manages SSA-funded programs under the oversight of the SSA 71 Board of Commissioners. SSA 71 Commission meetings are open to the public.
SSA 71's services include:
Maintaining clean and attractive sidewalks
Enhancing the neighborhood's streets with landscaping
Facade Improvement Program
Business recruitment and vacancy tracking
Holiday decorations
Community events and programming
Our Mission
To improve the economic vitality of the area we serve, and maintain a safe, clean, aesthetically pleasing, and culturally distinct environment that reflects it's historic.
What Is An SSA?
Special Service Areas are local tax districts that fund expanded services and programs through a localized property tax levy within contiguous areas.SSA-funded projects typically include but are not limited to: Public way maintenance, beautification; district marketing and advertising; business retention/attraction; special events and promotional activities; auto and bike transit; security; façade improvements; and other commercial and economic development initiatives.
Roseland SSA
The Chicago City Council passed the Establishment Ordinances for the Roseland SSA #71 January 1, 2017. The Calumet Area Industrial Commission is the Sole Service Provider for; it manages SSA-funded programs under the oversight of the SSA Board of Commissioners. SSA Commission meetings are open to the public.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Protect Yourself from Scams
Roseland SSA #71—alongside our co-hosts at the Blue Door Neighborhood Center and the Chicago Police Department’s 5th District—wants to help our senior community stay safe from fraud.
Scammers often target older adults through calls, texts, emails, and fake websites to steal money or personal info.
If you suspect a scam:
Report it immediately to the 5th District Police Department.
Contact your bank or card issuer right away if your financial details were exposed.
Let's look out for one another and keep Roseland safe!
Community Event
The Corvette Club cruised into the SSA #71 Corridor for a West Pullman community event!
Neighbors, family, and friends gathered to admire classic and modern Corvettes, enjoy great music, support local businesses, and celebrate community pride together.
Grand Opening
Chicago’s 9th Ward Alderman Anthony Beale at the Anti-Cruelty Society’s new Pet Resource Center in the SSA-71 Corridor.
This community-centered facility brings essential pet care services, education, and health resources directly to local residents, strengthening family-pet bonds and promoting responsible ownership throughout the ward.
SSA71 Board of Commissioners
SSAs are governed locally by a publicly-appointed Board of Commissioners consisting of local SSA taxpayers (property owners, business representatives and residents) who serve in a volunteer capacity.
SSA Chairman
SSA Treasurer
Commissioners
Somika Nixon - SSA Program Manager
Annual Report:
IL. Open Meeting Act
Agenda
2023 COMMISSION MEETINGS
SSA 71 COMMISSION
Unless otherwise specified, SSA 71 Commission meetings will be held via Zoom. All meetings are open to the public.
Contact Us
Sheilah Stevenson - SSA Program Manager
Email: info@roselandssa71.org
Phone: 773.928.6000