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Veggielution’s Field to Farm Stand project builds on the momentum of an 18-month land use planning process for the six-acre community farm, completed in September 2019 with support from Open Space Authority. This project takes the ideas surfaced in the land use plan to the next stage, in the form of a comprehensive site design. With a site design in place, Veggielution will be positioned to invest in final construction documents and the build out of a new produce packing station, which will be more centrally located, enabling the organization to more efficiently and safely expand their farm box distribution to 500 boxes or more per week. The site plan and capital improvements will allow Veggielution to expand their urban farm more intentionally, to better support public health and local agriculture on behalf of the beautiful but underserved East San José community and the County of Santa Clara overall.
The Authority contributed funds towards the County’s efforts to open a new 288-acre urban park on the Martial Cottle Family Ranch. The Cottle family farmed the land for 150 years and the park reflects this agricultural history through providing land for farmers and educational activities. The park also features a trail system and several group picnic areas.
The Equitable Access Through Implementing Native Gardens (EATING) project is providing socio-economically disadvantaged, English Language Learners, and Specialized Education students with outdoor environmental classrooms at Scott Lane and Pomeroy Elementary Schools. The project aligns with the Santa Clara Open Space Authority's vision of a thriving network of open spaces and supports the objectives of the Santa Clara Valley Greenprint, which include nature-based recreation and education. EATING offers multiple benefits, including habitat preservation, education, and social justice.
