Food forest in vacant Roxbury lot

The idea

Create a food forest in the vacant lot between apartment buildings. It would provide fresh food access and much-needed shade in a majority-minority area of mostly low-income minority renters, and give kids a safer place to play.

Who it helps and why

Roxbury and particularly this part of Harold St has many low-income minority ESL renters. Many people are struggling to get by and don’t eat much fresh food. The street is hot in the summer because there are few trees, and children often play in the street or don’t come outside much. A food forest would provide free fresh, nutritious food, promote climate justice and give children a safer place to play.