Green Era Urban Farm & Green Energy Campus

HARNESSING waste, Growing the futurE

Green Era Sustainabilty’s mission is to create sustainable communities by supporting local food production through better management of organic, biodegradable waste and access to soil.

ENERGY - FOOD - Jobs - ENVIRONMENT

Green Era is developing a Urban Farm and Green Energy Campus in South Chicago. The project will be located on a vacant brownfield site in an area with urgent need for cleanup and economic development. Using anaerobic digestion, Green Era will recycle inedible food waste to produce clean, renewable energy and nutrient-rich soil, which will be used as a critically needed input in the expansion of fresh local food production. The end  result will have positive social and environmental impacts, while also creating jobs, sustainable neighborhoods and healthier lifestyles.

 The Green Era model creates measurable economic benefits and profound social impact through the creation of jobs and economic development in underserved communities. Engaging Minority/Women-Owned Business entities and hiring from “hard to employ” populations, i.e., ex-offenders, long-term unemployed, people with disabilities, people lacking diplomas and/or specialized training is also a priority. This innovative model has the potential to attract nationwide attention and highlight Chicago’s commitment to sustainability and building a clean energy economy.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Green Era Educational NFP is submitting an application to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Revolving Loan Fund to help fund the environmental cleanup activities at 650 West 83rd Street, Chicago, IL.

Environmental reports, and a draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) are available for public review at the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation located at 1159 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620, from January 29, 2020 to February 27, 2020, from 10am to 4pm. Written or verbal comments will be accepted till the end of business of February 27, 2020. 

A public meeting to solicit and address public comments will be held 11:30am to 1:00pm, on Saturday February 22, 2020 at Woodson Library, 9525 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL.

If there are any questions regarding the document review and public comment, please contact Erika Allen, Green Era, erika@greenerapartners.com, or 218 N. Jefferson Street, #300, Chicago, IL 60661.