Chicago’s 'Space to Grow' program celebrates 10 years with new schoolyard

Chicago’s green schoolyard initiative, Space to Grow, just hit a major milestone — unveiling its 41st redesigned schoolyard at Emmett Louis Till Fine & Performing Arts School. The new outdoor space includes gardens, sports fields, and classrooms designed to connect students with nature while helping manage stormwater during heavy rains. Michael Davidson from Openlands says the goal is to inspire lasting connections between people and the environment.