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Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative
The Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative generates community wealth and amplifies local culture through shared pride, power, and investment for Chicago's mid-South Side.
Sunflower Planting in Washington Park
Sunflower Planting in Washington Park

Join Emerald South and Sunflower City for a sunflower planting in the Washington Park neighborhood.

Saturday, May 13
9 am - 1 pm
54th St & S Prairie Ave

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Alice McLeanMay 3, 2023
Redefining Redlining: Blooming in Bronzeville Celebration
Redefining Redlining: Blooming in Bronzeville Celebration

Celebrate the bloom of 100,000 red tulips on Chicago’s South Side!

Saturday, April 29th, 2023
11:00am - 3:00pm
53rd St & S Prairie Ave

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Alice McLeanApril 14, 2023
Earth Day 2023 Clean Up and Celebration
Earth Day 2023 Clean Up and Celebration

Join Emerald South and the Obama Foundation for a community clean up and celebration in honor of Earth Day 2023!

April 22
11 am - 2 pm
Washington Park Refectory

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Alice McLeanApril 12, 2023Washington Park Refectory
We are incredibly thankful for your support as we celebrate #GivingTuesday today! A donation to the Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative is a powerful way to support our vision of generating community wealth and amplifying local culture
Emerald South EDC would like to wish you a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for your support of our mission! Have a great holiday!
The Washington Park neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side came alive with color, creativity, and community spirit at the unveiling of a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) mural. Centering wellness, history and connection the AR mural merges
The Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative’s Terra Firma Initiative is a land care program that uses the over 200+ acres of vacant land on the mid-South Side as an engine of opportunity to create jobs, grow small businesses, build env
Join us Saturday, October 5th in #washingtonpark for the unveiling of a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) mural designed by artist Brandon Breaux (@bbreaux). From 10am-4pm Chicago’s South Side is set to come alive with color, creativity, an
We're excited about this Saturday's event and will be profiling our dynamic guests! First Up: 10:00 - 11:00 am - 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ Yoga and Meditation: Michael Wilson @breathingyogaworks, BSA Gold (@bsa.gold) and artist Brandon Breaux (@bbreaux)
Join us Saturday, October 5th in #washingtonpark for the unveiling of a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) mural designed by artist Brandon Breaux (@bbreaux). From 10am-4pm Chicago’s South Side is set to come alive with color, creativity, an
Save the Date! Emerald South Presents INVSBL WALLS - An Augmented Reality Mural Launch Party for Brandon Breaux's "Seen: In The Beginning" mural. @bbreaux Join us for our events! Yoga • Meditation • Floral Workshop • Croc

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