City of Chicago Unveils Microsite Highlighting 47 Transformative Creative Placemaking Grant Projects

Together We Heal Creative Place promotes racial healing and community development in Chicago neighborhoodsMayor Brandon Johnson, The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) proudly announce a new microsite (chicagocreativeplace.com) featuring 47 community-driven creative projects aimed at promoting racial healing and revitalizing neighborhoods.The platform, part of the Together We Heal Creative Place (TWHCP) cultural grant program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act as part of the Mayor’s Road to Recovery Plan, provides a comprehensive overview of the projects spread across Chicago’s north, south, east and west sides, including an interactive map directing the public where to visit a calendar of events and resources for both artists and community members.Launched in 2022, TWHCP is DCASE and OERJ’s response to the urgent need for racial equity and community healing in neighborhoods historically affected by disinvestment and the COVID-19 pandemic. TWHCP is a resulting product of OERJ’s Together We Heal Framework launched in 2022 and harnesses the practice of creative placemaking: The confluence of arts, culture and community-guided design to transform public spaces into vibrant hubs of expression and connection.“I am proud that my administration is empowering community artists, leaders...