Foresight Design Initiative


Foresight Design Initiative is a Chicago-based non-profit that actively promotes sustainable practices in the Chicago area. Founded in 2002, Foresight is recognized as the Chicago chapter of the o2 Global Network, and hosts the monthly Chicago Green Drinks.

Green Drinks

Hosted monthly by Executive Director Peter Nicholson, Green Drinks is an informal community event where individuals in the Chicago area can learn and network over drinks.

Foresight Sustainable Business Alliance

The FSBA is a network of businesses in the Chicago area that are interested in incorporating sustainability principles into their products, services, and practices.

Foresight Immersion

FDI offers an annual 7-week experiential learning program called Immersion, a program designed for individuals and early professionals interested in gaining experience in researching, devising, and implementing sustainable solutions across sectors.

Other programs

FDI hosts the annual sustainability scavenger hunt, Explorago, and the annual networking party, Sustainable Convergence. It also publishes and bi-weekly newsletter and provides online resources like the Green Business Directory.