Tour of The Plant & Social

A former 100,000 sq. ft. industrial meatpacking facility located in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, The Plant was re-developed in 2010 and now serves as a research and production facility that demonstrates techniques for reimagining waste as a resource, achieving economies of scale and incubating small businesses. The Plant currently houses more than twenty small business, including indoor and outdoor farms, kombucha and beer breweries, a bakery, a cheese distributor, a coffee roaster and other emerging food producers and distributors.

Join us for an hour-long tour of this innovative adaptive re-use facility followed by a social at Whiner Beer Company, one of the long-term tenants of The Plant. Space is limited for tour, but all are welcome to join us at Whiner Beer Company. Beer and Pizza will be available for purchase.

Organized by Community Engagement and COTE/2030 Commitment.