Too often, the positive and powerful work of Chicago’s South Side organizations is overlooked beyond the communities they uplift. At URB, Inc., President Brian Urbanowski reminds us that the true value and vitality of a neighborhood isn’t measured by square footage alone—it’s rooted in its people, its places, and its boundless potential. That’s why URB Insight Blogs is dedicated to illuminating the grassroots leaders, economic engines, and cultural stewards whose perseverance is reshaping the South Side from the inside out.
Englewood Agro-Eco District: A Pioneering Initiative
The Englewood Agro-Eco District is a pioneering initiative aimed at creating more housing, fresh food production, and improved public parks is anchored by Englewood Nature Trial, a two-mile linear park [...]