$2 million donation for planned Urban Farm in downtown Waukegan
The college officials say when completed the program will help educate students at the Waukegan campus and also help address the local food desert in the area.
By Doug T. Graham
Daily Herald
Apr 30, 2021
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Peterson said the college will partner with the Chicago Botanic Garden. The college will own and manage the farm; the Botanic Garden will serve as the operator by growing food and developing community partnerships.
The Urban Farm project will require indoor facilities as well. Peterson said three downtown Waukegan buildings on Madison Street, including the long-abandoned Illinois Bell Telephone building at 122 W. Madison St., will be renovated and used for the program. Peterson said the buildings will likely contain a classroom, an industrial kitchen, offices and other spaces.
“Our hope is that the Urban Farm becomes a gathering place for multiple academic and local programs,” Peterson said.
Peterson said the foundation is in the process of securing other donations for the project. The $2 million donor wishes to remain anonymous.
According to college documents, the first $1 million will be delivered to the college in the next 45 days, and the rest of the donation will arrive by the end of the year.
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Source: https://cityfarmer.info/2-million-donation-for-planned-urban-farm-in-downtown-waukegan/
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