Site

Austin neighborhood with a focus on the Central Ave. corridor from Lake Street to Chicago Ave.

Client/Project Grant

Chicago Department of cultural Affairs and Special Events

Commission

Territory NFP and Root2Fruit Youth Foundation

Scope and Approach

Young people from the West Side of Chicago will develop a creative placemaking project for intergenerational healing. Working with adult allies, the young people will use their vision, skills, and lived experience to design a creative healing project that incorporates intergenerational learning, and honors the lives of loved ones lost to violence.

Stakeholders

Young people on the West Side, audlt allies, community partneres serving young people in Austin, and neighbors committed to the principles of the Austuin Safety Action Plan Safe Zone

Budget

$100,000