CRANE CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT
823 Brothers Ave, Melbourne, FL 32905​
FOOD FOREST
COMMUNITY SPACE
RESTORATION SITE
Overview:
A Collaboration Between Little Growers Inc., The Macedonia Community Development Corporation, & The South Brevard NAACP Unit# 5115 , the Crane Creek Restoration Project on Brothers Ave in Melbourne, Florida will not only help increase access to freshly grown produce for families living in a food insecure area, but will support storm water mitigation and promote sustainable, healthy living. It will also teach the principles of environmental justice to the community who will learn about stormwater mitigation, permaculture principals, soil testing, and more.
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Timeline and Status:
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Preconstruction: Design and Permitting​​
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Start Date: 2023​
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Estimated Completion: 2025, Q4
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Implementation, Phase 1: Features of work will include perimeter fence, irrigation, parking lot, storage shed, raised garden beds, fruit trees, native and edible ground cover plants, plant signage, stormwater retetion features
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Start Date: 2025, Q4​
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Estimated Completion: 2026, Q4
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Implementation, Phase 2: Features of work will include a covered pavillion or seating area, air conditioned office, ADA accessible walking path​
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Start Date: 2027, Q1​
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Estimated Completion: 2027, Q4
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