Inquiry and wonder fuel our projects.
Students redesign of vacant green space called Heart Park.
We asked our students:
What do you want your grandchildren to know about you and your project?
“They’ll remember me as a creative person who decided to make change for the better”
“I want to leave a positive message behind and I want to let everyone know that I made my community better.”
“I want them to know my LEGACY and what I left for them and to show what I know.”
“I want them to know that I was an innovator and a creator.”






Altgeld Gardens 8th Graders Design at Studio Gang
Carver Elementary Students design at Studio Gang.

Project Greenway in Altgeld Gardens
Middle school students re-imagine a vacant community space in Altgeld Gardens.

Students win Project Windows 2024 Georgia O’Keeffe: “My New Yorks”
Art Institute award for Project Windows interpretation of Georgia O’Keefe exhibit- My New Yorks

Bronzeville Green Youth Initiative
Bronzeville youth take the issues of litter in their community head on.

CLL partners with Mighty Acorns & Field Museum
Environmental Education in partnership with the Field Museum