La Huerta Roots & Rays Shade Structure
2023
Site: Chicago IL
Role: Neighbor Space Coordinator, Advisory Team
Partners
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The ACE Mentor Program of America, founded in 1994, is a no-cost after-school program that prioritizes workforce development for high school students by connecting them with experts from the design and construction industry.
ACE Mentor addresses pressing workforce needs, offers a range of exciting opportunities for students, and plays a crucial role in bridging the skills gap, with continuous mentor opportunities from high school through to full-time employment.
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Human Scale is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018 by a group of architecture students with the goal of using their skills to make a positive impact in their communities.
Excerpt from Architecture News
Starting in May, the cohort heard community input to envision a redesigned garden that offers flexible gathering space for informal neighborhood events. Local stewards requested that the garden have more color, seating, and weather protection.
In the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, high school students helped redesign La Huerta Roots and Rays community garden.