Unemployment opened the door to drugs, drugs fostered an environment of violence, the community fell into poor health and dysfunction. Johnson is one member of a team of “community health navigators” who this week began conducting a door-to-door survey. She and her husband made it into a green space with colorful planters, murals and space for community events like free yoga. She says the I Grow Chicago campus, which has essentially taken over her block, is nothing short of a godsend. The organization trains community members in construction and is refurbishing homes as community space or affordable housing.

Source: The Guardian June 23, 2019 06:00 UTC