Community members have taken a former parking lot and set up gardening plots for growing food.

This is a tenant of The Plant. Alex has created an extensive edible rooftop garden using many reused materials that grows food for local CSAs and farmers markets.

It is a NeighborSpace garden planted on a vacant lot. Food isn’t the main goal but offers beautification.

Neighborserve, Inc. works to provide a range of services which not only make vacant property more attractive, but safer and more secure. They are dedicated to helping revitalize neighborhoods by providing cost effective solutions to the challenge of vacant property.

The Kate S. Kellogg School Community Garden provides fresh fruits and vegetables to residents, and students play an important role in maintaining the grounds.

The East Beverly Assocation works to stimulate the civic interest of their community by promoting the beautification of neighborhood parks, playgrounds and parkways, as well as improving general public health and safety They are also responsible for the care of the 103rd Street Metra Garden.

The GAIA Movement works to create awareness about the plight of the environment. In particular they work to educate the public about caring for the planet and the humanity. Specifically, their programs include recycling operations, local urban agricultural projects and rain collection assistance.