Reclaiming Gary’s Future, Lot by Lot, Block by Block

Advocating for brownfields remediation and inclusive neighborhood development on behalf of entrepreneurs, small businesses, developers, and residents for the equitable revitalization of Gary, Indiana.

Join the Movement

Images of community painted on a 40-ft shipping container at Brother's Keepers garden.

Community-Led Infill Development

A resident-driven approach to revitalizing vacant urban land with climate-resilient, energy-efficient, and age-friendly design. Focused in environmental justice neighborhoods, we empower communities to shape sustainable spaces that support long-term health, affordability, and cultural continuity.

GreenRoots Initiative

A resident-powered brownfields remediation and redevelopment effort rooted in environmental justice, climate resilience, and community healing. Focused on identifying transforming contaminated and underutilized sites into vibrant, sustainable assets, GreenRoots bridges technical expertise with grassroots leadership to advance equitable land use in abandoned and historically disinvested neighborhoods.

Townmaker LABS

Monthly meetups and community conversations that offer hands-on learning in equitable design, infill strategies, and community-led planning to support sustainable growth in target neighborhoods.