New community space opens in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood [Video]

CHICAGO – A new community space is breathing fresh life into Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood.

The South Side Sanctuary, a 13,000-square-foot outdoor green space, opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, offering a vibrant hub for wellness, community pride, and economic revitalization.

Located in the 4700 block of South Martin Luther King Drive, the South Side Sanctuary features a performance stage, picnic areas, outdoor classrooms, and a market space. The project was funded by a $712,000 Public Outdoor Plaza grant from the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development.

The Sanctuary promises to provide integrative wellness activities, including yoga, sharing circles, and wellness workshops. It will also focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, hosting pop-ups, farmers markets, and skills-based training in partnership with organizations such as Polished Pebbles and Revolution Workshop. Additionally, arts and culture will be highlighted through public art displays and music education programs.

This initiative serves as a national …