Stakeholders Contribute to the Conversation
As the Historic Methodist Campground moves forward with their new vision, area stakeholders and key advisor's gathered at the Des Plaines History Center Feb 15 to discuss next steps regarding the historic campground revitalization project.
As a follow up to the 2016 workshop, participants learned more about the area and the camp's history, shared current perceptions, identified key opportunities for future use of the campground along with valuable feedback on avenues for moving forward.
The workshop was hosted by the Des Plaines History Center, and facilitated by Shift2Green.
HMC is moving towards a new vision to turn their historic 158-year old campground into the heart of our community and a leader in sustainable community development through service learning.
Attendees included:
City of Des Plaines Engineering
City of Des Plaines Economic Development
City of Des Plaines - Library
City of Des Plaines History Center
Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Chicago District Campground Association
Landmarks Illinois
Northeastern Illinois University
The Rebuilding Exchange
Shift2Green
UIC Extension 4H
Vintage Base Ball Association (VBBA)
FEMA/IEMA
Shift2Green is a community organization working with local businesses and youth groups that support not-for-profits and citizen groups contributing to a healthy, peaceful, clean energy future. With support from corporations committed to social responsibility, Shift2Green develops and implements engaging workshops, activities, and events that foster youth leadership development to positively impact our communities. www.shift2green.org
For more information visit www.hmc1860.org.
