Student Works

NEIGHBORHOOD ROOTS

GIANNA PAWELA

  • gpawela@depaul.edu

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Overview

Neighborhood Roots is an initiative focused on making sustainable food accessible in urban environments while empowering and strengthening local communities. Through simple, sustainable, all-in-one garden kits, we help transform neglected areas like empty lots into productive community farms. Each kit provides the tools, knowledge, and seeds needed to cultivate fresh produce throughout the growing season. Designed for both new and expert farmers, Neighborhood Roots enables communities to take ownership of their food sources and build strong social connections. Plant a seed. Grow a community.

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THE PLAYBACK

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THE PLAYBACK

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THE PLAYBACK

DAD'S DINNERS

DAD'S DINNERS

DAD'S DINNERS

SOUTH WORKS EVOLUTION

SOUTH WORKS EVOLUTION

SOUTH WORKS EVOLUTION

Exhibition Dates: June 11-14

Design Museum of Chicago (DMC) 72 E. Randolph St., Floor 1, Chicago, IL 60601

Jarvis Innovation Center (JIC) 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60604

Reception Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM


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Exhibition Dates: June 11-14

Design Museum of Chicago (DMC) 72 E. Randolph St., Floor 1, Chicago, IL 60601

Jarvis Innovation Center (JIC) 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60604

Reception Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM


© 2026 Post— All rights reserved

Exhibition Date: June 11

Design Museum of Chicago (DMC)

72 E. Randolph St., Floor 1, Chicago, IL 60601

Jarvis Innovation Center (JIC)

1 E. Jackson Blvd., Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60604

Reception Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM


© 2026 Post— All rights reserved