Gary Ricke 10/7/22 Gary Ricke 10/7/22

Understanding and Acting on the Health Benefits of Nature

Resilient by Nature Project (RxN)

The positive physical and mental health benefits of regular exposure to trees, green spaces and the outdoors are indisputable–and today, they are better documented and understood than ever before by researchers from diverse fields. More and more, a growing body of data asserts the connection between nature and human health. With this quickly growing evidence in hand, how might we use this knowledge to more significantly improve the design and function of urban areas like Chicago?

Susie Lee 9/21/22 Susie Lee 9/21/22

Using NBS to Center Equity and Justice in Chicago

Resilient by Nature Project (RxN)

Environmental injustices have pervaded Chicago for decades, and continue to do so. While NBS can provide a multitude of benefits to neighborhoods, the way that they're allocated, planned, implemented and maintained is critical. Careful stewardship is required to ensure that NBS are pursued with respect to the agency of residents, and avoid potential unintended consequences.

Susie Lee 9/14/22 Susie Lee 9/14/22

Aligning and Scaling Green Infrastructure Efforts

Resilient by Nature Project (RxN)

Green infrastructure can provide many benefits in the Chicago region. Achieving these benefits at a meaningful scale, however, will only be accomplished through greater alignment, innovation and collaboration. This webinar explores topics relevant to creating a coherent and collaborative "Green Infrastructure Agenda" for scaling local efforts. Among other topics, the session explores finance, maintenance, data and research, drawing upon examples that are successfully scaling impact in other areas.

Gary Ricke 12/14/21 Gary Ricke 12/14/21

Employing NBS to Repurpose Vacant Lots

Resilient by Nature Project (RxN)

There are more than 32,000 vacant lots in the city of Chicago. Once viewed as a symbol of disinvestment, such properties are increasingly being reclaimed and converted into creative community assets–both in Chicago, and around the world. Approaches to this work can range from simple improvements by neighbors to professionally designed, multi-functional spaces.

Susie Lee 9/14/21 Susie Lee 9/14/21

Developing a Vibrant NBS Ecosystem in Chicago

Resilient by Nature Project (RxN)

RxN’s inaugural webinar features leaders of two programs that are challenging the status quo and striving for greater coordination and collaboration around the implementation of NBS.

Tune in to our dynamic conversation about specific actions the Chicago region can take to again be recognized as the kind of leader the city’s Urbs in Horto motto suggests.