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Peoria, IL converted vacant land in impoverished neighborhoods into a stormwater farm

Peoria, IL converted vacant land into a stormwater farm

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The city transformed vacant land in impoverished neighborhoods into working farms that prevent flooding. This green stormwater infrastructure reduces sewage overflow while also providing residents access to fresh produce, job training, and a safe community gathering place.

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Peoria, IL

Municipality in Illinois

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Peoria, IL — Greenprint Partners

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The project won the "2019 Illinois Green Alliance Emerald Award for Community Engagement" and the "2019 Sun Foundation Making Waves" awards. The project has greened 1.6 acres, manages 1.3 million gallons of stormwater annually, and creates 20 internships annually.

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