The Foresight Design Initiative believes collaboration is an essential component of sustainability. It values its relationships with the following organizations.

City of Chicago—Department of the Environment
Charged with protecting human health and the environment, improving the urban quality of life and promoting economic development, the DoE is headed by Commissioner Sadhu Johnston.

International 02 Network
The o2 network is an informal network for basically anybody interested in sustainable design. The foundation of o2 global network was established in 1994 to support the o2 network and the ideas of sustainable design. The network is made up of a number of local o2 Groups, o2 Liaisons and many individuals all over the world (note: Foresight serves as the Chicago 02 Chapter). The network involves people with a background in industrial design, architecture, styling, graphic design, arts, fashion, innovation, etc. and people from universities, public authorities, companies or knowledge centres.
To join the o2 email list: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/o2mailinglist/

Illinois Environmental Council and Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund
The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) and Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF) are 30 year-old organizations that promote sound environmental laws and policies, provide a forum for environmentalists and facilitate a statewide activist network. IECEF engages in legislative monitoring and analysis; outreach, organizing and coalition building; and communication and education. IEC performs legislative advocacy and serves as the environmental community's eyes, ears in the state capital.