Fenway Farms
Boston, MA
Fenway Farms
Location
Boston, MA
Size
7,000 sq. ft.
Project Completion
April 13, 2015
AWARD WINNER
2017 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Intensive Institutional Award of Excellence
FENWAY PARK REIMAGINED
Recover designed and built Fenway Farms as part of an ongoing campaign by the Boston Red Sox to inspire individual and community health and wellness for Red Sox Nation. Some 2.9 million visitors who come to the park each year get the chance to witness the rooftop farm in action.
Recover designed the farm to meet both stringent structural requirements and impressive food production goals. A modular system filled with compost-based growing media enables the farm to efficiently grow over 6,000 pounds of organic produce annually during the three-season operation. Harvested crops such as arugula, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, herbs, and potatoes are selected by EMC Club Kitchen chefs for use in salads and fresh side dishes, as well as for use by street-side food vendors.
To support farm’s rotating array of vegetables and herbs, Recover installed an efficient on-demand smart drip irrigation system that adjusts to local weather data. The system is monitored and adjusted remotely to ensure the success of the rooftop farm produce.
All farm management services, including planting and harvesting, are provided by our partner Green City Growers.
PROJECT INFORMATION
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Boston Red Sox
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Rooftop Farm
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Vegetables & herbs
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Recover Green Roofs
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Recover Green Roofs
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Recover Green Roofs
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Carlisle EPDM
