Territory NFP
Territory is young people leading through the practice of design in our communities.
come along on our Territory field trip pt. 2 ✨
visiting the 557 Creating Space Project + exploring urban design in action 🏙️
special shoutout to our Stewardship Teen Lamaya for the voiceover 🎙️
We wrapped up our Spring Design Team program STRONG 💥🌸
This season was filled with inspiring teen presentations, creative design projects, and powerful community impact. We celebrated with two amazing events our Spring Review with community members and our Trolley Tour celebrating our 10 YEARS of teen impact in our neighborhoods 🚋🎉
Seeing our teens share their ideas, leadership, and vision for the future reminded us why this work matters so much. Thank you to everyone who supported, collaborated, and celebrated alongside us!
🚨 Summer applications are closing soon!
If your teen is looking for an opportunity to explore urban design, gain real-world experience, and make a difference in their community, apply now! Through
🥳And BIG EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT SOON 👀💥
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05/07/2026
As an educator one has an obligation to ignite curiosity and passion. Today it was great to see the flames of effort manifest.
Today the youth of Territory NFP presented their Spring work, which included designs for updating our lot at Ohio and Central as well as policy analysis and design in conjunction with UIC CUPPA
The community came and supported. The highlight was the intergenerational dialogue that started tense yet evolved into honest conversation about how youth can make Austin better!
More work is to be done but days like today inspire not only youth but adults alike.
Introducing architecture, urban design, and civics one day one conversation and one project at a time!
04/24/2026
Spring check-in 🌿
Our Youth Design Teams has been putting in the work as they move through Phase Two of Creating Space and we couldn’t be more excited to share some highlights from the journey so far.
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04/09/2026
March 21, 2026 💫 Our FIRST Urban Design Career Fair was a success!
Huge thank you to all the amazing youth who showed up, our partners, tabling orgs, and board for making it happen 🙌
Special thanks to Bethel New Life for hosting us 🏙️✨
Future city builders in the making!
Scan the QR code for your professional headshots taken at the event 📸
03/16/2026
✨Build Different: Teen Urban Design Career FairBuild Different: Teen Urban Design Career Fair✨
Join us this Saturday for Build Different: Teen Urban Design Career Fair a chance to explore careers that shape the cities we live in. Meet professionals in architecture, urban design, engineering, city planning, and the trades who are building better communities every day.
This post shares what to expect at the event and what you should bring so you’re prepared to connect, learn, and get inspired.
📅 This Saturday, March 21 — 11-4pm
👥 For teens interested in design, building, and the future of cities (Family & Friends are welcome)
Thank you to all the vendors, those who donated, and our panelist for helping bring awesome opportunities to youth in the city!
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We’re beyond grateful to be highlighted in “A Chicago’s Cultural Treasures Celebration”.
This recognition isn’t just about us — it’s about the community. It’s about the YOUTH, partners, collaborators, and friends who pour into this work and uplift the people in our community through design!
This reel is dedicated to YOU. Thank you for building, dreaming, and shining with us. 🌟
Tagging some of our amazing community partners below 💛
02/23/2026
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02/05/2026
Territory Staff on a Urban Design outing to Chicago Architectural Biennial and bday celebrations at .debevics of
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01/14/2026
New year = new ways to make $$ 💸
Our Spring Teen Jobs Program is here!
If you’re a teen (or know one) looking to earn money and learn about urban design while making an impact in your community, this is for you. 🏙️✨
📲 Scan the QR code or hit the link in our bio to submit the interest form!
•Application close’s February 10 & 15•
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4950 W. Thomas Street
Chicago, IL
60651