2011 Annual Appeal

to the question of public funding for private development projects. In an attempt to clarify the pro/con argument, budget officials use what they call the “but for” analysis. It’s a simple way of saying but for a given public subsidy, a certain development project would not occur.

SOAR makes every effort to maximize resources. Membership dues, however, only provide a portion of the funds necessary for SOAR to carry out its full mission on behalf of the Streeterville neighborhood. 

As SOAR wraps up another busy and eventful year, it’s appropriate to apply this type of analysis to your neighborhood community organization. But for SOAR, the residents of Streeterville would not have the ability to collectively participate in decisions that impact our neighborhood. But for SOAR, development interests would act without adequate input from Streeterville as to the manner in which their projects affect traffic, congestion, noise, and the overall character of the community. But for SOAR, there would be nothing to stop a developer from maximizing profits while undermining the very thing that makes our neighborhood so desirable: its vibrant livability.

Please make a tax deductible gift to the SOAR Annual Appeal.  We pledge to use it to preserve, promote, and enhance the quality of life in Streeterville..

And there’s one more important truth in our but for analysis: But for you, our valued member, SOAR would not be the effective and highly regarded voice for residents that it is today. Your continued support allows us to maintain our level of involvement, especially now as the pace of both residential and commercial development begins to recover in Streeterville. Now more than ever, we need your help.