Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. has initiated the establishment of social enterprises, organizations with the objective of capturing a triple bottom line that would take into account people, the environment, and profit.

A portion of the Ward 5 Forgotten Triangle can utilized for the cultivation of trees and plants

A portion of the Forgotten Triangle  has potential to become a thriving area in which a variety of plants for different purposes are grown.  The project,

entitled the Urban Agriculture Innovation Zone, will become a producer of local food and bio-fuels, clean contaminated land with phyto-remediation, and detain storm water runoff.

A portion of the Urban Agriculture Innovation Zone could be used for an Urban Tree Farm in which trees can be grown and sold for use in city streets, institution campuses, and new developments.  It would become the first of its kind in the country.

BBC is partnering in the development of a hydroponic greenhouse in its service area that will become a major producer of lettuce and possibly other vegetables and fruits.  Twenty-five to thirty new jobs for neighborhood residents are anticipated to be created, and employees will have a stake in the ownership.

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