In 2024, Human Scale was invited to participate in a spring class led by Segundo Ruiz Cultural Center in Hermosa. The purpose of the class was to introduce students to urban gardening, planting and design. Human Scale led the master planning of the alley along with the design build classes that culminated in the construction of a small structure in the side alley of the cultural center. The class also continued improving the alley by adding plants and furniture, Mena Arte assisted with the painting of the wall as well.

• Develop a design build class for the Spring 2024 Urban Gardening program at SRBCC to introduce at risk high school students to the fields of architecture and design, learn about public spaces and urban gardening.
• Envision the possibilities for SRBCC’s private alleyway with the community
• Design small scale elements that will be built during the program

Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) is the longest standing Latino Cultural center in Chicago. It was established in 1971 in honor of Segundo Ruiz Belvis to preserve and promote appreciation of the culture and arts of Puerto Rico and Latin America, with a focus on its African Heritage. Situated in the Hermosa neighborhood, the center aims at serving the large Latino community of the area. The class aimed at highlighting/referencing the Puerto Rican culture.