Boston Medical Center | Newmarket Farm
Boston, MA
Boston Medical Center Newmarket Farm
Location
Boston, MA
Size
7,300 sq. ft.
Project Completion
Spring 2024
BOSTON'S SECOND ROOFTOP FARM ON THE BMC CAMPUS
Newmarket Farm, at 960 Mass Ave., marks Recover's second rooftop farm design and installation on Boston Medical Center’s campus following the initial Power Plant Farm. Both sites collectively allow BMC to forge new community partners and enhance access to fresh foods. A portion of each harvest is donated to several South End nonprofits, including Rosie’s Place.
This project is a testament to the incredible collaboration between Boston Medical Center, Recover Green Roofs, and Higher Ground Farm. The 7,300 square-foot rooftop farm adds valuable green space to the Newmarket District, addresses food insecurity, and offers culturally relevant fresh foods to the community. It’s not just about growing food; it’s about growing hope, resilience, and a greener future.
The green space also helps reduce urban heat island effect, promotes biodiversity within the Newmarket District, and incorporates a high-tech irrigation system to minimize water waste while slowing stormwater runoff. Pete Ellis, Senior Project Manager at Recover Green Roofs, explained: "The rooftop farm at 960 Mass Ave. is a great example of a multi-functional green roof, carefully designed to maximize benefits to the hospital, community, and environment. Its large growing beds were designed to capture tens of thousands of gallons of rainwater throughout the year, and the custom irrigation system supplements regional rainfall with targeted and hyper-efficient watering."
The Power Plant Farm was recognized by the White House in 2022 as a model for other health centers around the country.
To learn more about Newmarket Farm, read the full press release here.
PROJECT INFORMATION
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Boston Medical Center
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Rooftop Farm & Education Area
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Vegetables & Herbs
Peach Tree from Northeast Nursery
Meadow Seed Mix from Omni Ecosystems -
Recover Green Roofs & Higher Ground Farm
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Recover Green Roofs
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Recover Green Roofs
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Higher Ground Farm
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Conservation Technology
Hanover Architectural Products
Bison Innovative Products
Naturcycle
Omni Ecosystems
AeroAggregates -
Naturcycle & Omni Ecosystems
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Omni
