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Chicago, IL, August 30, 2018 --(PR.com)-- Chicago Eco House, a non-profit that works to restore the
inner city through sustainability and green energy, announces its official grand opening and ribbon
cutting of Vernon Park Gardens located in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The ceremony will be held on
Saturday, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. at 6025 S. Vernon Ave.
Neighbors and friends will gather to celebrate the grand opening of Vernon Park Gardens located in the
lot next to 6033 S. Vernon, which is owned by Pangea Properties, a private Real Estate Investment Trust
(REIT). The vacated land was donated to Chicago Eco House and converted to a flower farm and park for
the community. The space is managed by a council of neighbors who all live within one block of the
garden.
“This garden is much like our community: growing, glowing, resourceful, and resilient. One will
complement the other, giving us reason to be proud of the place we've chosen to call home,” said Jean
Clark, President of the West Woodlawn Coalition.
The Eco House flower farm is unique because it is the only commercial scale off grid system in Chicago.
A rainwater catchment system is used to irrigate flowers with solar panels powering the pump. With the
help of Pangea, Eco House is able to collect the water off of the rooftop at 6033 S. Vernon. This makes
the Eco House farm environmentally sustainable. In addition, the garden provides neighbors the
opportunity to receive a dividend share out of the net profits from any sales from the flower farm. The
downspout system will help save thousands of gallons of water and will be used in an innovative solar
powered irrigation system.
“We are excited to have partnered with local residents, Pangea Properties, University of Chicago,
Engineers Without Borders, and the SECC to make this project a reality,” said Quilen Blackwell,
President and Founder of Chicago Eco House. “We believe that Vernon Park Gardens will help create
economic opportunities for youth in West Woodlawn as well as a safe community space for people to
garden and hold community events."
In preparation of the grand opening, neighbors and volunteers have dedicated time to beautifying the
garden. Last month, volunteers from Pangea helped with minor construction of a community stage,
gardening and landscaping. Pangea will also be sponsoring the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony.
“We really support what Chicago Eco House is doing for the community and it was an honor to assist
with the beautification of Vernon Park Gardens,” said Chanelle Cromwell, Programs Director for Pangea
Cares, a 501c3 nonprofit organization within Pangea Properties. “Our rain water contribution will be vital
to maintaining the garden and we look forward to seeing it blossom for years to come.”
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Contact Information:
Pangea Properties
Mariah Cowan
312-924-5745 ext. 248
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