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Project Experience

Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance

2012-13

Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance recently celebrated its 20 year anniversary as a leader in the urban greening movement, an advocate for the Conservatory and the community it serves, and a not-for profit partner of the Chicago Park District. Despite a complex mandate, rapidly changing context and unexpected challenges such as hailstorms, the Alliance has been a driving force behind community development, educational programs and cultural events that connect people with plants and nature.

With major accomplishments, such as the transition of the New Communities Program into the Garfield Park Community Council, and the addition of new exhibits and cultural programming under its belt, the Alliance is now poised for its next phase of development.

Lord Cultural Resources was engaged to draw on its extensive knowledge facilitating strategic plans and experience with mission-based institutions that serve the public, in order to help Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance plan for the future and achieve its institutional goals. The plan was adopted unanimously by the Board.

"The Plan is an inspiring work that will instill confidence in us as a board and all of our stake holders as we move forward. It is worthy of our pride. If we stick to it we will become all we were meant to be. As consultants, you exceeded expectations. Thank you so much."

 Margo Morris, Board Chairman, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance

"I am thrilled with the outcome of this entire process. As difficult as it has been, I believe it is the right path for the Conservatory and the Alliance.  Every aspect of who we are,  what we wish to become, and how to get there are in the plan. A thousand times thank you!"

Eunita Rushing, President, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance