2,300 square foot urban farm in Queens NY

Hunter’s Point South, Long Island City, Queens, NY, USA

By Linda Velazquez
Green Roofs
June 4, 2019

Excerpt:

Overlooking the East River, the 13th floor amenity terrace makes the most of dramatic views of the East River and in the building’s sunny southeast corner, a community urban farm gives residents the tools and plantings they need to grow their own organic crops.

The 2,300 SF urban farm is a community-building amenity that speaks to Hunter’s Point South’s mission to provide affordable housing in perpetuity for the City’s young families and essential service providers. Low-profile planters allow all residents to participate in the success of the farm, and GrowNYC Partners manages the Urban Farm, beehive and CSA program.

And in nearby Building B, a small terrace on the 29th floor carves out a quiet retreat high above the city.

Starr Whitehouse carefully considered site-specific conditions at each Hunter’s Point South location to create a diversity of outdoor spaces that beautifully accommodate social gatherings, quiet contemplation, and urban agriculture.

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