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Community organizations are building on the neighborhood’s African-American history to develop culturally meaningful gardens, healthy vegan cooking events, and green tours.

Community Partners

Bronzeville Alliance Green Team

Bronzeville Community Garden

Centers for New Horizons

Eden Place Nature Center

Majani Catering

Project approach

Challenges and Solutions

At the Bronzeville Community Garden, produce is grown to be used by the community.

Harvesting Produce

As a long-time vegan, Chef Tsadakeeyah Ben Emmanuel is used to people’s initial wariness of vegan cuisine. Most people think that vegan food is bland, unhealthy, and hard to cook.

Vegan Cooking

Tools for Action

Community Tools

Bronzeville Youth Cultivator Curriculum

Bronzeville Green Economy Tour Itinerary

Bronzeville Public Art/Public Spaces Tour Itinerary

Sustainability in Bronzeville Bike Tour

Create Your Own Community Bike Tour

Bronzeville Alliance Green Team Facebook Page

Additional Tools

Climate Change and Food

Native Plant List

Related Models

Youth Leadership

Economic Development

Stories

Videos

Revitalizing Bronzeville

Nature and Heritage at Eden Place Nature Center

Kids, Nature, and Play

Research

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