rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/event/whos-city-our-city-growing?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-event-area-whos-city-our-city-growing' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Next System Studies https://actionnetwork.org/groups/liberty-tree-foundation https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/events/photos/002/897/682/normal/Screenshot_2025-10-27_at_12.58.36%E2%80%AFPM.png How can we use this moment of social, political, economic, and ecological crises to build the just, democratic, and sustainable world we desire? This November, people around the world are gathering at dozens of local Next System Teach-Ins to tackle this question, learn from each other and from innovators who are building alternatives to the current system that can sustain the kind of world we all deserve. Join us Nov. 1-16 for a dynamic series of events across Chicago to strengthen and advance our shared vision for a thriving city. EVENTS WILL INCLUDE: Convening Sunday, November 9 1-5 pm, optional networking 5-7pm Location TBD A 1/2 Day Convening to exchange practices, possibilities and strengthen our network of co-creating the Next System here in Chicago. Featuring participant-led conversations energized by guest speakers, local stories of practice, arts and cultural presentations, local food, and embodied practices. Topics will include community-led development, restorative justice, food sovereignty, solidarity economies, environmental justice, healing and inner system transformation, and more. Nov. 1-16: Tapestry of Alternatives A City-wide showcase of events, workshops, classes, and engagement opportunities hosted by local organizations & groups who are actively building deep democracy, justice, community power and sustainability.   (Check back soon for a list of events, or contact us to propose your event to be included in the tapestry!) --- Co-Conveners & Partners The Steans Center at DePaul University The Egan Office for Urban Education and Community Partnerships Increase the Peace The Democracy Collaborative Global Tapestry of Alternatives https://actionnetwork.org/events/whos-city-our-city-growing