Discussion:
-targeting with community gardens may stop diffusion (although this is a sector we would like to address too)
-Diffusion into Park Slope Food Co-Op community/Other CoOp community for people who may be interested but not directly connected with urban vegetation, open spaces, and agriculture. (erica working on making the flier to attract people at the CoOp
- Focus- Designing and creation of the booklet as a test to our control prototype for more awareness, silkscreening identifiable logo or symbol that becomes associated with Growing with Transparency. Distribution and networking of job sharing
-Flare- ...in need of further discussion. (providing a service for people who are interested in starting where we build the planters and tech them how to take care of them, and we help them place them on the street or in open areas that will improve curb appeal...?) (seed bombing?) What do you guys think?
Our Prototype
Potential materials:
wood- long lasting but hardest to work with
Paper Mache- good for smaller scale plants- potential for decomposition
Milk Crates- Ready made
Found objects- may decrease curb appeal
Burlap- Best to start out with and true to our aesthetic
Connection with coffee shops/grocery store/restaruant- utilizing their space....?
Potential Questions for our other:
Would you be happier seeing green in this open space, than now?
How important is curb appeal to you?
How important is plant life in the city to you?
Are you interested in growing your own food?
Would you be more interested if engagement with a community group is involved?
Do you want to know more abut plant care and soil health?
Do you wish you had an available ground space?
What is preventing you currently from growing in the city? (lack of knowledge, limited space, concern for soil and air quality,?)
Would you be more likely to be involved if the work is shared?
What level of involvement are you willing to take on?( so we can know what segment of our diffusion group they are in.)
