Special Projects, Publications, and Initiatives

NeighborSpace collaborates on and leads multiple special projects. Check here often to see exciting initiatives that NeighborSpace is engaged in.

Currently, in 2026, some projects of note include:

City In An Orchard- A NeighborSpace Community Orchard Project

Past Projects Include:

Chicago’s Community Composting Pilot

Chicago’s Community Growers Program 2023-2026

Caring In Public: Revealing Community Gardens as Social Infrastructure, a partnership with the Central Park Conservancy’s Partnership Lab

The West Side Nature Play Network

2023 Water Access Support for City Hydrant Use