Theresa Strachila
GrowBoston
12 Channel Street, 9th Floor
Boston, MA 02210
Re: Letter of Support Regarding 282-284 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
Dear Theresa,
I am a neighborhood resident writing in support of Boston Farms Community Land Trust’s desire to acquire and develop 282-284 Washington Street in Dorchester for the purposes and advancement of urban agriculture. I support their proposed use over that of any other proposed use.
Boston Farms CLT turns vacant land and open spaces into collective agricultural opportunities. Under the governance of the people who are directly impacted by this land use from which black and brown farmers can stimulate economic growth and advance community health.
The produce grown at every farm is sold and distributed through a variety of community outlets, farmers’ markets, farm stands, restaurants, and low-income food access programs. The acquiring, building, renovating, and stewarding of land across the neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan supports local neighborhood farmers in growing the food that sustains us.
Thank you for your consideration. Should you have any questions or need any additional information please feel free to contact me.