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 goal of The Chicago Sustainable Manufacturing Center (CSMC) is to provide an applicable model to the manufacturing sector for ecologically responsible and sustainable urban industrial development. This project is a partnership between Client and Architectural Firm who both envision a sustainable world. The building itself is a model of sustainability.

Established in 2001, the Bridgeport Art Center continually seeks out new ways to serve as a resource for creative minds. The Bridgeport Art Center is home to many artists’ studios, designers, professional people and a gallery.

The Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery makes organic mead and wines produced from local honey and berries. The owner, Greg Fischerm, tends to over 80 bee hives that are located throughout the city. He also takes his bees to berry farms outside the state where he uses them for pollination and in exchange recieves a portion of the resulting berry harvest.

The Beverly Unitarian Church and its Green Sanctuary Group works to educate, inspire, organize and support congregational and personal practices that honor and sustain the environment. Their work includes encouraging good energy conservation and recycling practices as well as supporting local initiatives to reduce pollution and support environmental legislation.

The south side’s largest purveyor of fair trade goods from around the globe.
All goods sold at the Blossom Boys are either constructed from sustainable or recycled materials.

Practices related to the business and facility including; T-8 lighting conversion, 95% effiiency HVAC, recycling of plastics, cardboard and styrofoam packing materials.

The Friends of the Major Taylor Trail (FOMTT) is a not-for-profit park advisory council for a linear park in the Chicago Park District. This community run council is committed to the use and development of the Major Taylor Trail. Since 2003, they have worked to improve trail conditions and promote use of the trail.

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