Ujima

HIVE

Ujima Hive is reinventing the concept of a community center by co-locating community organizations and crafting an innovative and vibrant business laboratory. This dynamic platform represents the voices of the Englewood Community once redlined now greenlighted.
At Ujima Hive, we honor Englewood's rich heritage and vibrant culture, embodying its resilient spirit. As a steadfast presence in this evolving community, we recognize our roots in the collective efforts of residents, businesses, and community organizations that have shaped Englewood's Quality of Life Plan (EQLP).
Ujima Hive’s initiatives align with the EQLP by showcasing our commitment to community-rooted solutions. With strategic programs addressing specific needs, such as our Hive Market Food Pantry, Community Kitchen Meals, and Entrepreneurial Incubator Program, we're deeply rooted in the community we serve.
As advocates of grassroots efforts, our strategies and programs are informed by community experiences. Positioned at the intersection of heritage and innovation, we evolve alongside Englewood, embracing resilience and unity. Together, we imagine a vibrant future.

Building Community Spaces

Nia Square

A community-welcoming plaza enriching Englewood.

The Hive Gardens

A confluence of interaction and tranquility.

The Hive Commons

A seamless extension of Englewood.

Lorraine’s Community Kitchen

Using education and access to nourish Englewood.

HIVE Market

A food pantry designed as a traditional corner market.

Resiliency Hubs

provide an opportunity to effectively work at the nexus of community resilience, emergency management, climate change mitigation, and social equity while providing opportunities for communities to become more self-determining, socially connected, and successful before, during, and after disruptions.

Community Serving Facilities

are community-serving facilities augmented to support residents, coordinate communication, distribute resources, and reduce carbon pollution while enhancing quality of life.

Climate Change is Happening Now

Due to a history of marginalization and disinvestment, people of color, immigrants, refugees, and lower-income populations experience increased sensitivity to climate hazards and a reduced capacity to adapt.