Highlights:
Teens' improvements to public space

Casita Don Pedro, Chicago, IL
A vacant lot was transformed into an art-based community place by local youth. Read more...

Chain Reaction, Washington, DC
Young people learn about the value of bikes in their community and earn a free bike in the process. Read more...

Chinatown Alleyway Tours & Adopt An Alleyway, San Francisco, CA
Teens lead tours through San Francisco's historic alleyways in Chinatown. Read more...

Community Youth Mapping, nationwide
Using surveying and mapping techniques, teens find the places and resources that are of value to them - and share the information with the larger community. Read more...

Park Sessions, San Francisco, CA
Park Sessions was conceived and organized by the Neighborhood Parks
Council (NPC) and the District 7 Park Planning Committee in response to the
lack of older teen recreation programming in San Francisco. Read more...

Prospect Park Alliance Youth Council, Brooklyn, NY
The Council produces events for teens in the Park, and work to help maintain and restore the Park as well. Read more...

Teen Neighborhood Leaders, Cleveland, OH
TNL has been instrumental in improving their local park, and getting the larger community involved through events and clean-up days. Read more...

Teen Central at Burton Barr Central Library, Phoenix, AZ
Young people had a direct hand in creating their own space at a new Phoenix library, and now it's one of the coolest places to hang out in the city. Read more...

Urban Herbals - San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners, San Francisco, CA
Teens grow produce in a community garden and use to to make and sell specialty products like vinegars and jams. Read more...

Youth Planners, Hampton, VA
Helping to create an all-around more "youth-friendly" city, two teenagers hold part-time jobs in the city planning department, representing their peers and working to improve parks, transportation and more. Read more...

Coming Soon - more case studies:

Bardstown Road Youth Cultural Center, Louisville, KY
A center for rock shows, poetry readings and other events, created and run by youth.

City of Learning/New American School Design Project, Paterson, NJ
A specialized academy located in a downtown building, where students learn urban planning and help make improvements to their town.