BY JESSICA BRAUER FOR STRONG TOWNS
Laramie, Wyoming’s brutal winters and short growing season leave little opportunity for green space, but a collaborative effort launched in the spring between Laramie Main Street Alliance (LMSA) and vertical farming company, Plenty, took on this challenge, using blank downtown walls as a canvas for growing food, creating conversation and activating overlooked spaces.
Plenty approached LMSA in June with hopes to put Laramie on the map as the Farm Wall capital of the United States, and with the support of the community, the project was launched by July. Local property owners provided wall space, and Plenty installed and maintained the walls, while LMSA assisted by finding funding through local business support and grants…
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