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Reading Roots
Urban Farm
Proposal
A PermaCultivate Project
info@permacultive.org
November 2010
The Impact of Urban Agriculture
The Impact of Urban Agriculture
The Impact of Urban Agriculture
Canal St Site History
Site formerly a block of homes
Wiped out by Hurricane Agnes in 1972
Land has been vacant ever since
Recently considered for
redevelopment
Most people “don’t even notice it”
A New Gateway Destination
Site is well-positioned for access in low-
volume area
Can serve as anchor for neighborhood
development
Will partner with Reading Rivertribe to
be a agro- and eco-tourism hub
Site Preparation Plans
DEP and EPA consultation
City planning and zoning approval
Provisional use lease agreement
Noise, odor, and leachate control
Parking requirements
State and municipal operating permits
Community benefits agreement
Elements of the Operation
Food and yard waste composting
Year-round food production
Education and training
Community engagement
Sustainability demonstrations
Remediation and beautification
Elements of the Operation
Elements of the Operation
Elements of the Operation
Elements of the Operation
Site Establishment Goals
Secure access as soon as possible
Break ground with event in December
Perform soil tests and grounds work
Address preparation plan over winter
Install hoop house operation in March
Begin early planting in April
Begin composting operation by May

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Reading Roots Urban Farm Proposal

  • 1. Reading Roots Urban Farm Proposal A PermaCultivate Project info@permacultive.org November 2010
  • 2. The Impact of Urban Agriculture
  • 3. The Impact of Urban Agriculture
  • 4. The Impact of Urban Agriculture
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9.
  • 10. Canal St Site History Site formerly a block of homes Wiped out by Hurricane Agnes in 1972 Land has been vacant ever since Recently considered for redevelopment Most people “don’t even notice it”
  • 11.
  • 12.
  • 13. A New Gateway Destination Site is well-positioned for access in low- volume area Can serve as anchor for neighborhood development Will partner with Reading Rivertribe to be a agro- and eco-tourism hub
  • 14.
  • 15. Site Preparation Plans DEP and EPA consultation City planning and zoning approval Provisional use lease agreement Noise, odor, and leachate control Parking requirements State and municipal operating permits Community benefits agreement
  • 16. Elements of the Operation Food and yard waste composting Year-round food production Education and training Community engagement Sustainability demonstrations Remediation and beautification
  • 17. Elements of the Operation
  • 18. Elements of the Operation
  • 19. Elements of the Operation
  • 20. Elements of the Operation
  • 21. Site Establishment Goals Secure access as soon as possible Break ground with event in December Perform soil tests and grounds work Address preparation plan over winter Install hoop house operation in March Begin early planting in April Begin composting operation by May