BLOGS

We broke ground! Or did we? While most construction projects begin with a groundbreaking ceremony, ours began deconstructing a drywall. In the interest of minimizing our waste, we wanted a creative way to ceremoniously welcome this new phase of our building and Toro Construction was happy to support! We worked with them to unmount a drywall that will later be reused in a part of the renovation. We use this ceremony as a reminder that is "breaking" something is always easier t

Slow and steady wins the race. It also tests patience. We reported back last quarter that we had finally received our building permit, which triggered the next steps: finalizing our Redevelopment Agreement (RDA) with the City of Chicago and repricing the project with our contractors. We know what we did this summer: spend a lot of time dealing with paperwork! Since we are receiving a significant portion of our funds from the city, we are required to enter into an agreement s

Stella Sturgill. I’m Stella, a rising sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College exploring my interests in environmental science, social justice, and health and wellness. On campus, I'm an active member of the Green Rights Organization for the World, a student-led club focused on environmental advocacy, and I'm currently working to institutionalize composting across our community. I was drawn to Plant Chicago through my childhood experiences attending the 61st Street Farmers Market,