Vacant lots are scattered all over the city. More than eyesore, studies link them to increased violence.
The group focuses on the Mid-South Side of the city, starting from Bronzeville down to South Chicago."In the region, there's over 230 acres of vacant land," said Foreman. "That's the same size as Disney Land."RELATED: Volunteer-run Buena Park community garden continues to grow through 'knowledge and seeds'
"It's a play on words - the lots," explained Foreman. "Action was the difference. A lot of people care about the issue but to actually come out and do something about it - that's compassion.", who painted the murals," said Foreman. "These are not famous people we see on television but these are actually community residents. And then there's this infinity symbol that kind of goes around the mounds and it's a color gradient and it change colors.
Gardens and flowers attract pollinators. This Lot of Compassion and future Mrs. Meyers Clean Day lots will have a special and unique flower. A pretty flower in a lush and a beautifully re-imagined space that the community will benefit from the most.
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