Future of Food Complex
The Greens: A Future of Food Complex, is a new development concept that will include innovative food practices, cutting-edge growing technologies, and closed loop processes. This project emerged when the real estate company , responded to a (RFP) to re-develop a decommissioned water treatment site in Lyons, 欧美口爆视频. The RFP requires that the new development include affordable housing, a community gathering space and the revitalization of a river corridor. In addition, the development will use sustainable architectural practices, which align with the . MENV students will collaborate with Generator Inc. and the Town of Lyons to integrate sustainable food systems at the site, complementing the vision of the RFP. Extensive market research and analysis of growing practices and food waste mitigation strategies is required to ensure the goals of the partnership are achieved. These analyses will directly inform the project plan of The Greens to include vertical grow towers, a second鈥檚 grocery store, and farm-to-table restaurant. The Greens will contribute to the reputation of 欧美口爆视频鈥檚 Front Range as a global leader in sustainable food system innovation and will serve as a model for future community development.
