fft:
Garden
apr-june 2019
2 of 3 millennials don't feel like
they are part of their community.
“As cities increase in density, many more of us are living in high-rises.
Depending on how they are designed, such buildings can be really alienating.”
Colin Ellard, Cognitive Neuroscientist at University of Waterloo
Food for thought (fft) looks into the future of urban living in the U.S. and designing for building strong communities.
fft: Garden looks at designing communal green spaces in the urban environment.
Project Credits:
Gian Umemoto, Ezekiel Guzman
Ryan Moorleghen, Jared Pabon
Special Thanks to GE Appliances
A greenspace to build community and grow closer to food production.
Through creating a communal space for residents to gather and connect, we look to foster stronger social safety nets while also providing easy access to food productive green space. Spaces like these have been shown to improve both mental and physical health while building community.
