Each component of the Farm on Ogden was designed to cultivate the community using food. In addition to providing much-needed access to fresh produce, the new facilities allow Windy City Harvest to train for year-round jobs in the agriculture and food industries. Classes are offered to teach local residents about food preparation and healthy eating habits, while the VeggieRX program delivers medically-necessary nutrition.
The Farm on Ogden is a central part of Lawndale Christian Health Center’s plan to revitalize and develop the surrounding neighborhood. The screen wall along Ogden Avenue serves as a billboard for the facilities, with large signage intertwined with sustainable hops. The function of the Farm is highly visible from the street due to the glass greenhouses and windows that span the front of the market building. A formerly derelict space has been transformed into an active, beautiful place.
Farm on Ogden
Type: CulturalLocation: Chicago, IL
Client: Lawndale Christian Health Center and Chicago Botanic Garden - Windy City Harvest
Year: 2018
Status: Completed