Canada: Vacant space repurposed into urban farm in Calgary’s south end
The gardening beds are built on palettes, so they can be moved with a forklift and to a new location if need be.
By Hannah Kost
CBC News
Aug 03, 2021
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Brainstorming for the urban farm in Auburn Bay started with Hands On Growing and the city 2½ years ago, Hebb said.
The pandemic made the process challenging, and suitable property needed to be found.
Although there is a lot of vacant land in the city, challenges are presented by accessibility, water access and the land’s history, said Kristi Peters, a food systems planner with the city.
“We have to look at all kinds of things, like previous uses of the site, and if there is a possibility for a contamination hazard,” Peters said.
“The city owns hundreds of vacant parcels, but there are really only a small number that are checking off those boxes.”
