Startup Venture Studio and Accelerator
The Startup Studio and Accelerator space will be one of the most important elements of this project in creating sustainable wealth for the community of
Array Innovation Exchange
Array Innovation Exchange and Museum of Black Technology & Engineering (AIE) aims to open access to black and other minority groups to technology tools and training, entrepreneurship opportunities, workforce skills training, financial literacy education, mentors and funding as a way to empower broken BIPOC economies to thrive.
Engagement
South Shore/ South Chicago community member?
An Innovative Solution to Community Wealth Building
Our vision is to start breaking down the existing system of interconnected disadvantages kept in place for generations by infusing a dose of confidence and capital into projects with the potential to revive Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods.
Museum of Black Technology & Engineering
The Museum of Black Technology and Engineering (MBTE) will be a light-filled, contemporary space for people from all over Chicago and beyond to come visit South Shore and celebrate black innovation.
What's Inside?
Vertical Farm/ Urban Agriculture
The rooftop greenhouse and indoor vertical farm will both be sustainable and aesthetically pleasing additions to the AIE. We identified that the community asked for
Digital Media Studios
The digital media studios will add to the fabric of South Shore by fostering the existing artistic culture of the community. This 5,000 square ft
Rooftop Restaurant – The Duæl
The Duæl will be an exciting rooftop dining experience and double kitchen for two local, early-growth restaurants to occupy for a 4-8 week residency, all
Makerspace & Fabrication Lab
The makerspace and fabrication lab will be where our members can train in welding, assembly, and prototyping– jobs that are in high demand and offer
Mental & Physical Health Center
Our mental and physical health center will be available to our members to strengthen and heal them physically, mentally, and spiritually. Utilizing 4000 square feet,
Development Team
Community Partners
Programming Partners
Urban Array is a 501 (c)3 Nonprofit committed to resolving the problems associated with economic exemption and inequality by empowering entrepreneurship and economic ownership in formerly divested communities.