Fact Sheet Always Growing, Auburn Gresham
Brett Theodos, Rebecca Marx, Tanay Nunna
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In August 2020 The Pritzker Traubert Foundation’s inaugural $10 million Chicago Prize was awarded to Always Growing, Auburn Gresham (AGAG), a partnership made up of a community development corporation, an urban farm, and a for-profit anaerobic digestion operation. The multiple project components of AGAG collectively contribute to building healthier lifestyles, a healthier environment, and community-driven sustainable growth in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago. AGAG is a prime example of a creative, transformative, and future-oriented investment in urban land and real-estate

Research Areas Economic mobility and inequality Nonprofits and philanthropy Neighborhoods, cities, and metros Community and economic development