Downtown "farm walls" start conversation, grow food
Food SecuritySummary
Vertical farming walls are the answer to Laramie’s (Wyoming) lack of fertile green spaces. This solution is the result of a collaboration between a vertical farming company and the Laramie Main Street Alliance, which works with businesses to improve the urban environment. The project has created an eye-catching environment, a destination for visitors and locals, and has established awareness for the company’s commitment to bring fresh, local, sustainably-grown, quality produce to people and communities. The city is also exploring ways to involve local students with the farming project to create educational experiences. Vertical farming walls are part of the solution to the food and sustainability problem that has impacted all developed urban areas. Building connections between the community and their food also helps foster stronger ties and create a stronger community.