What makes a community feel whole?
Collective Learning Lab works with youth to reimagine and design solutions for healthy and livable communities in disinvested neighborhoods of Chicago.
We envision a Chicago where young people are recognized within and by their communities as leaders and creators who help shape solutions that build healthier, more just, and more livable neighborhoods for all.
As both facilitator and bridge builder, we cultivate learning opportunities, unique partnerships, and innovative design initiatives that center cultural heritage, local history, public art, ecology, and urban design as the foundation of youth-driven solutions.
We work in the Bronzeville, North Kenwood, Oakland, Altgeld Gardens, Golden Gate, East Garfield Park, North Lawndale, and Hyde Park neighborhoods.
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student-led public forums.
2024-25 IMPACT
650 +
students served in Chicago.
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unique experiential learning and workshop experiences.
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instructional hours in the classroom during school hours.
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civic, community, cultural partners.
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exhibition and art activation at a Chicago museum.
Take a look at our current and past projects.
