Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Proposed Project and Agreement Between McKinney Community Development Corporation/City of McKinney/McKinney Parks Foundation to Lease a Parcel of Land, Owned by McKinney Community Development Corporation, at 704 Greenville Road, McKinney, Texas 75069, for the Purpose of Creating a Learning Garden to Benefit the Residents of McKinney.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5: Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney
5B: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city.
MEETING DATE: July 27, 2023
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The McKinney Community Development Corporation will consider a request for approval to lease an approximately 11,000 square foot parcel of land, owned by McKinney Community Development Corporation, and located at 704 Greenville Road for the purpose of creating a Learning Garden to benefit residents of McKinney.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The parcel of land is adjacent to the TUPPS Brewery Campus.
• Community needs that have been identified that would benefit from a Learning Garden include:
o Access to high quality food/produce
o Education regarding healthy eating
o Identification of resources and materials to plant a home garden.
o Need for greater awareness of community resources fighting hunger, local farms, volunteer opportunities, local businesses and events.
• Creation of the Learning Garden will provide a venue to provide important educational information to support home gardens and grow and harvest vegetables for home consumption.
• Community support includes:
o Local gardeners, plant societies, master gardeners, agency leaders, restauranteurs
o HUGS Café
o La Tiendita
o TUPPS Brewery
• Initial build would be funded through McKinney Parks and Recreation, Texas Health Resources and local businesses and donors.
• Garden development and ongoing management will be led by McKinney Parks Foundation
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• No funding request from MCDC at this time.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
• Presentation