The Hallow Choice Neighborhood

Written By Yaritza Guillen

2023

  • Site: Bridgeport, CT

  • Role: Community Planning & Partnerships Coordinator

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Borderless Studio Excerpt

This planning process actively collaborates with residents and community stakeholders—nonprofits, community organizations, service agencies, businesses, and others—to shape a forward-looking plan centered on people, housing, and neighborhood. Through engagement activities such as meetings, workshops, and working group sessions, the team gathers diverse insights to inform plan strategies and future projects.

 
Projects
La Huerta Roots & Rays Shade Structure
Chicago, Community Engagement, Cultural Engagement
La Huerta Roots & Rays Shade Structure
Chicago, Community Engagement, Cultural Engagement

In the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, high school students helped redesign La Huerta Roots and Rays community garden.

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Chicago, Community Engagement, Cultural Engagement
Sears Sunken Garden
Chicago, Community Engagement, Cultural Engagement
Sears Sunken Garden
Chicago, Community Engagement, Cultural Engagement

In 2021, Friends of Sears Sunken Garden (FSSG), a 501c3 organization, was established to restore this historic garden. The transformation of the iconic Sears Sunken Garden will highlight North Lawndale’s ambition for a green future, and will continue this journey of revitalization.

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Chicago, Community Engagement, Cultural Engagement
Ethical Storytelling
Chicago, Community Engagement, Cultural Engagement
Ethical Storytelling
Chicago, Community Engagement, Cultural Engagement

Let's embark on a journey together, encouraging each other to embrace the power of ethical storytelling. In our exploration, we'll delve into the importance of trust-building and the art of collecting stories that align with our shared mission and vision.

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Chicago, Community Engagement, Cultural Engagement
Yaritza Guillen
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