By Chicago City Wire |
Jun 12, 2024
A pair of community gardens will be created on the South Side through two City-owned land sales approved by City Council today. In South Shore, 11,720 square feet of vacant City land at 6801 S. Dante Ave. will be sold to the NeighborSpace land trust for $1 for vegetable gardening. The Dante Avenue Farm project, led by farmer Alwyn Walker, includes $40,000 in planned improvements involving raised beds, seating, fencing, a hoop house, and a farm stand. Produce from the farm will be made available to local food pantries and restaurants.