This is one of the best ideas for a city park I have ever heard. I am proud to say a West Coast city (Seattle) was the collective genius behind this vision. The Beacon Food Forest started in 2009,the completed project will be 7 acres and phase one (2 acres) is due to be up and running this year. The intention is to grow free and sustainable food for all,offering fruit trees,walnut trees,berries,herbs and vegetables. The forest will include community garden plots,a teaching area,barbeque spot,and recreational areas. The hope is that people will take what they need,or can eat right away and measures are in place to discourage the greedy. Hopefully other cities will follow suit and devote areas to similar plans.
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