New York City Department of Design and Construction
Marlboro Agricultural Education Center (MAEC)
Project Overview
- This design-build project is funded by The City of New York and will be is operated by The Campaign Against Hunger
- Rain water collection system, EV chargers and other systems that promote natural resource use
- Provides space for public and private trainings, community meetings, fundraisers, workshops, etc.
Located at the NYCHA Marlboro Houses in Gravesend, Brooklyn, The Campaign Against Hunger will be provided with an 9,900 sq. ft. greenhouse and educational facility. This project provides a new sustainable agriculture education center to serve as a source of fresh produce for the local community, as well as a hub for multi-generational education, job training, internships and community leadership.
This project also includes space to house programs including a community multi-purpose room, teaching kitchen, indoor market, offices, restrooms, refrigerated storage and loading area. The greenhouse accommodates various planting techniques including shallow soil, hydroponics and aquaponics. Site work was required to integrate the building into the NYCHA campus and surrounding community and to provide pedestrian and vehicular access to the new facility. This project is targeting LEED Gold certification.
