Tuesday, June 26, 2007

IDEA: Community Green House

An idea that would not need produce to be transported long distances for human consumption. It would also try to lower the fast rate of urban sprawl, as people wouldn’t need a big backyard to grow a garden.

-Within a community there would be a garden where they can grow fresh herbs, fruit, veggies, etc.
-It could possibly be in a vacant block, or an old warehouse (that could be transformed into a hothouse using recycled materials, cheaper $$ and more sustainable)
- Could also integrate an environmental learning centre within the premises, which will educate children and adults about problems facing the environment and what they can do to help.
- The entire premises will be sustainable, using solar power, rainwater, and also have local composting (which will go back into the garden)

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