This document proposes a public-private partnership to create an affordable food source and community space in East Austin near the airport. The project would develop 1.23 acres of land to include 4 commercial food trailers, a community garden, fresh produce stalls, and parking. It aims to provide healthy food options and social interactions for local residents while attracting customers from nearby roads. The developer seeks non-profits to supply produce and grants to support utilities, preservation of natural areas, and community programs on the site.

1. A food source in East
side near Austin
Airport (Del Valle)
An opportunity for public private partnership in providing a social
solution in a marginalized area of the city
Pinaki Ghosh
May 23, 2020

2. • Purpose:
• Create affordable Food Source
in East Side close to the airport.
• A safe place for human
interaction and discourse
• Provide Fresh Produce options
for residents

3. Location: North of Highway 71, next to FM973

4. Phase 1 Plans
Vision Phase
1

5. Details
Landowner Pinaki Ghosh
Land size: West of FM 973 - 1.03 Acre
East of FM 973 - 0.20 acre
Fence: None currently possible in future
Plat Status: All lots are legally platted
Current Usage Current Usage
West of 973 – Light office
East of 973 – Commercial Retail
Intended Use Food Source/Food Retail/Community
Garden/Community interactions
Intended utilities Water, Electric
Facilities at site Parking, Car Charging, Storage,
Storage: Container based
Access Car and Truck, Bus Route
Access Point Eva Street, (Walking from FM 973)

6. Parking
Features
Food Trailers 4
Parking: Pervious parking
Fence: With trees
Cooking on site No onsite Cooking
Trash Plastic Free
Utilities for vendors Solar Sheds
Facilities at site Parking, Car Charging,
Storage,

7. A Food
Source in
Del Valle
Fresh Produce
Water
Conservation
and Collection
Solar Power
Cooked Food
Commercial
Food Trailers
Gardening and
Farming
Goal
Social
Interactions
Elements Purpose
Physical Location for Non-profits/Farmers which
provide fresh produce
Healthy choice / option for locals as opposed to
gas station foods
Bring car traffic and ensure financial viability
A social dialogue is needed to fight against
drugs, prostitution and
Local involvement
Character of Austin
Necessary for Austin and Texas
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8. Demographics Serves/TimeClient Type/Percentage
Locals within 1
mile can walk
($, 25%)
Breakfast
(40%)
Lunch (20%)
Dinner (10%)
Produce
(30%)
Locals within 3
mile can
walk/drive
($, 15%)
Traffic on FM
973 Drive ($$,
45%)
Traffic on
Highway 71
drive
($$, 15%)

9. Commercial
Trailers
Cooked
Food
Sustain
Utilities
Site Safety
Non-profit
Engagement
Healthy
Choice
Food Habits
Discussion
Circular
Economy
Advocacy
Organization
Community
Engagement
Planting
trees
Community
Garden
Circular
Economy
Fresh Produce
stalls
(commercial)
Sell Fresh
produce
Sell cooked
Produce
Activity Model
Fresh Produce
Water
Conservation
and Collection
Solar Power
Cooked Food
Commercial
Food Trailers
Gardening and
Farming
Social
Interactions
Elements
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10. Asks/Requests
Short Term
• Identify non-profits for farm produce and healthy
food distribution
• Communicate with Locals
• Grants for Food Distribution through non-profits
Medium
Term
• Help in Social Interaction
• Gardening/Preserve Nature
• Grants for preservation of Creek/Nature
Long Term
• Circular Economy Education for neighborhood
• Community Clean-up

11. Sustainability Model
Commercial Food
Trailer
Sustain
Utilities
Sustain
Hygiene
Provide Safe
Place
Fresh Produce
Stall
Resources To be used
by Non-profits for
providing Service

12. Development
includes
• Water tap design and water meter connection.
• Water tap for general usage
• Electric Meter installation.
• Electrical connection for each trailer
• Pad development (caliche based)
• Parking lot development
• No rent for 12 months for each trailer
• Low rent after 12 months

13. Not included
Monthly utility bills
Any financial support for trailers or other accessories related to the business.
Any daily maintenance like cleaning, mowing
Any security details
Any loan or grant application

14. Vision Phase
2
Features
Storage Containers 2
Parking: 1 trailer
Fence: With trees
Cooking on site No onsite Cooking
Trash Plastic Free
Utilities for vendors Solar Sheds
Facilities at site Parking, Car Charging,
Storage,