Waste Not, Want Not: Creative Resilience in South Slope

Explore the rich industrial and cultural history of the South Slope community through its buildings and community spaces. Once a center of production for materials such as paint, cast stone, ironworks, tin, and ink, now a thriving arts and cultural community employing some of the very same materials that fueled its development. Along with 19th century industry came a demand for social services such as libraries and schools, planting the seeds of community activism still present in South Slope today. Learn how the stunning architectural styles for which South Slope is known reflect the history of the area. Hear stories of resilience in transforming waste into scenic gardens and other creative projects. Visit community organizations and thriving independent-owned businesses preserving the creative soul of the community.