ACTIVE PROJECTS
Projects Open Architecture Collaborative Chicago is currently working on.
Burst Into Books
Burst Into Books is a CPS Vendor and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to helping the youth deepen their love of reading by integrating the arts, providing opportunities for them to engage with those connected to the literacy field, and creating a space for them to express themselves. They are invested in supporting the whole family unit in order to establish long-lasting change.
OACChicago will offer spatial codesign support for fundraising efforts.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Projects Open Architecture Collaborative Chicago has completed.
To continue to be a beacon of resources for the South and Westside families during changing political landscape and educational disinvestment Blue 1647/Ignite Technology approached Open Architecture Chicago to create a Mobile Tech Bus.
Douglass 18 was a 2 year teen-led, multi-stakeholder collaboration between Chicago Park District, Lincoln Park Zoo, Trust For Public Land, Haman Cross III, Freedom House, Eric Hotchkiss, Made in Englewood David Brown, Available City, OACChicago, and many others.
Lawndale Popup Spot is a community museum featuring exhibits by and for the North Lawndale community. Lawndale Popup Spot is now located at Love Blooms Plaza, southwest corner of Central Park Ave. & Douglas Blvd.