Healthy, fresh, affordable food for a growing population.

Been proven that planting, growing, and harvesting your own food can reduce stress and anxiety levels.¹⁰

Opportunity for residents to make a profit from selling the produce they grow.

Local economy is strengthened.

Physical health improvements through more nutrient-rich diets and working the land.

Mental health improvements by an increase in tree presents and time outdoors (Vitamin D).

Helps mitigate climate change.

Citizens will focus more attention on taking care of natural environment.

The use of native plants will improve the overall resilience of the Cincinnati ecosystem.

Improved water quality from the addition of more plants/trees.

Giving due respect to the Native American cultures that have influenced our country.

Stabilizing hillside slopes will reduce landslides

The hillside cultivation will slow the rate of water runoff and therefore the likelihood of flooding.

Integrated education programs for residents will teach about urban farming in order to sustain the system and create responsibility and stewardship.

Cincinnati will be more beautiful with biophilic design.

Volunteering opportunities can facilitate the growth of social bonds.

Habitat restoration.