Innovation House Program
Sparking change through CBFs
Innovation Houses are repurposed vacant houses occupied by Community-Building Fellows (CBFs) seeking to transform neighborhoods of concentrated distress by participating in community change. CBFs can be from any source, but they must commit to working 10+ hours per month in volunteer community or civic service. Rent is $400/month and util
Innovation Houses are repurposed vacant houses occupied by Community-Building Fellows (CBFs) seeking to transform neighborhoods of concentrated distress by participating in community change. CBFs can be from any source, but they must commit to working 10+ hours per month in volunteer community or civic service. Rent is $400/month and utilities are not included. Ideally, CBFs will be full-time AmeriCorps members and fulfill the service requirement through their placements, but they need not be.
NeighborScapes, in partnership with community-based organizations in Greater Englewood, is piloting a program to redevelop vacant houses and gather CBFs in service to the Englewood community.
Our Current Locations
Englewood- 5719 S. Ada
Englewood- 6727 S. Green
Englewood- 6727 S. Green
Our first home! The house has been running since 2015. This location is currently filled with six residents who are dedicated to community service and the betterment of Englewood.
Rent: $400 per room
We currently have TWO AVAILABLE ROOMS at this location.
Englewood- 6727 S. Green
Englewood- 6727 S. Green
Englewood- 6727 S. Green
We acquired this property in the summer of 2018.
We are currently looking for residents.
Rent: $400 per room
We currently have FOUR AVAILABLE ROOMS at this location.
Englewood- 6446 S. Marshfield
Englewood- 6446 S. Marshfield
Englewood- 6446 S. Marshfield
We acquired this property the summer of 2020.
We are currently looking for residents.
Rent: $400 per room
We currently have TWO AVAILABLE ROOMS at this location.
Englewood- 1400 W. 72nd
Englewood- 6446 S. Marshfield
Englewood- 6446 S. Marshfield
We acquired this property the summer of 2020.
We are currently looking for residents.
Rent: $400 per room
We currently have ONE SHARED AVAILABLE ROOM at this location.
Harvey Expansion
NeighborScapes is expanding into Harvey, IL!
After growing and operating successfully in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood for 7 years, NeighborScapes is excited to announce its new collaboration with the City of Harvey and local civic leaders.
NeighborScapes will continue its unique housing model: renovating distressed properties, then renting them at below-market rates to Community Building Fellows (CBFs). CBFs will engage in civic activity or community service at least ten hours monthly in observance of NeighborScapes' mission to help strengthen the fabric of neighborhoods.
The first Harvey renovation is currently underway at 15720 Park Ave.
Renovations should be completed by December 2022 and full occupancy is expected in January 2024.
Additional support is provided by Flossmoor Community Church.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve neighborhood conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
