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Together We Heal

2022-2024
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

site

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

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, adult allies, community partners serving young people in Austin, and neighbors committed to the principles of the Austin Safety Action Plan safe zone

Budget

$100,000

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Working in public, Territory youth collaborate with community partners, city agencies, artists, architects and planners as they develop their ideas from vision to reality