The basic concept is to build a garden on a flatcar train and to let it travel with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) as part of their regular transit service.

noisivelvet has started the application process for 501(c)3 non profit status. The board members include: Carrie Menendez, MPA, Research Assistant, Great Cities Institute, Doctoral Student, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs; Molly Meyer, Green Roofing Consultant, Molly Meyer LLC; and Madiem Kawa, organizer of the Smart Garden at the Museum of Science and Industry, and Environmental Program Organizer at the University of Illinois Extension.

An official proposal has been submitted to the CTA with positive feedback and is currently estimated by the CTA to cost roughly $350,000. There is already a donor lined up for all of the plants for the garden but there will still be considerable costs for promotions, materials, and seed for distribution. This project is completely being funded by noisivelvet.

If you would like to help make this project happen email: chicago.mobilegarden@gmail.com and or check out the web site: http://www.themobilegarden.org or you can donate directly to: http://www.giveforward.org/mobilegarden/ (read less)

The basic concept is to build a garden on a flatcar train and to let it travel with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) as part of their regular transit service.

noisivelvet has started the application process for 501(c)3 non profit status. The board members include: Carrie Menendez, MPA, Research Assistant, Great Cities Institute, Doctoral Student, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs; Molly Meyer, Green Roofing Consultant, Molly Meyer LLC; and Madiem Kawa, organizer of the Smart... (read more)