We’re excited to announce Youth Design Leadership for Community Safety (YDL)! We’ve teamed up with Studio Gang Architects and Goldin Institute to offer this FREE 6-month program to students ages 13-18 who have a connection to Garfield Park. YDL is a hands-on exploration of design and change-making!

YDL will connect with larger initiatives happening in Garfield Park and participate in community-led planning and design projects focused on creating safe space, promoting community wellbeing, and increasing access to opportunity. This program will help participants establish a foundation to communicate, advocate, and make an impact through design.

YDL is possible because of the generous support of the Polk Brothers Foundation.