Advocates and innovators. A local agency employee, a mother and a mayor. A scientist, an author, two recent graduates and several seasoned entrepreneurs. These 17 groundbreaking thought and action leaders have found powerful ways to influence and shift society. Their creativity and determination is changing the way we do business and the way we […]
We take a look at the Bay Area women who are making a difference and building a better world.
Ryan Kolar‘s $1.5 million west Lakeview home has been described as the “most sustainable home in Chicago.” And while that sounds a little bit like marketing hype, it’s hard to deny, as sustainability was integrated into every single element of the building’s construction and design. To bring the project to fruition, Kolar and his team […]
Meet seven incredible innovators on the front lines of urban sustainability. As stewards for the future, they’re working tirelessly to engage local and global communities in the fight against climate change — and their efforts are shaping the world. Emmanuel Pratt Executive Director of Sweet Water Foundation Emmanuel Pratt, with his partners, has turned blocks of […]
As we all become more aware of what we eat and the origin of our food, vegetable gardening is booming. Leading the way is LaManda Joy, founder of the Peterson Garden Project, an award-winning not-for-profit, that has brought community, urban gardening to Chicago in a big way. Built mostly on idle lots throughout the city, […]
