The Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council has as its purposes:

• To assess the needs and concerns of the Prospect Heights community in terms of housing, economic development, physical environment, safety and security and social services;
• To prepare or sponsor analyses of potential development in the Prospect Heights community, including the impact of such development on the existing conditions in Prospect Heights;
• To represent the interests of its member organizations in relations with elected officials, public agencies, and commercial interests; and
• To coordinate the participation of its member organizations in fulfilling the above purposes.