Number
190348
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. RAINEY
Title
Substitute resolution directing the Department of City Development to study the feasibility of establishing an urban food forest on City-owned property in the 7th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of City Development to study the feasibility of establishing an urban food forest on City-owned property in the 7th Aldermanic District. This study shall include:
1. An investigation and analysis of the recently-approved Atlanta urban food forest.
2. Identification of potential sites for a Milwaukee urban food forest in the 7th Aldermanic District.
3. Estimated cost of developing and operating an urban food forest, including ongoing staffing and maintenance costs.
4. Potential sources of funds for development of an urban food forest, particularly grant funding opportunities and contributions from the philanthropic community.
5. Corporate and non-profit partners, including community-based organizations, that have the interest and resources needed to support the planning, design, implementation, programming and operation of the urban food forest .
The Department of City Development shall submit the findings and recommendations of this study to the Common Council within 120 days of the date of adoption of this resolution.
Body
Whereas, The availability of parks, green space and recreational opportunities is fundamental to the quality of life in Milwaukee neighborhoods; and
Whereas, Significant portions of Milwaukee’s 7th Aldermanic District lack adequate parks, green space and recreational opportunities; and
Whereas, Residents of the 7th Aldermanic District and abutting aldermanic districts also suffer from lack of access to opportunities to purchase or otherwise obtain fresh food; and
Whereas, An urban food forest is a public park with edible trees, shrubs, vines and groundcover which may also contain public gathering spaces, walking trails, c...
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