The Woonasquatucket River Greenway continues to flourish as exciting updates bring new life to the Gotham Greens Greenway spur. Over 2,000 pollinator-friendly plants, including vibrant perennials and decorative grasses, have been installed along this pivotal urban trail. These efforts not only enhance the beauty of the Greenway but also play a critical role in supporting local ecosystems.
The work is transforming a once-contaminated brownfield site into a thriving community asset. Gotham Greens, a leader in sustainable indoor farming, partnered with the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) to revitalize this area, now capped and remediated for safe public use. What was once a blighted space is now a welcoming stretch of the Greenway, reconnecting Providence residents with the Woonasquatucket River waterfront.
Restoring Access and Building Resilience
The Gotham Greens Greenway spur, located at 555 Harris Avenue in Providence, bridges the Woonasquatucket River Greenway with the Washington Secondary Bike Path. This multi-use trail not only offers recreational access but also serves as a model for urban flood mitigation and pollution control. Through innovative green infrastructure, including streambank restoration and nature-based solutions, the site is becoming a resilient barrier against climate change impacts.
A Vision for Urban Ecology
The installation of pollinator plants and removal of invasive species at the Gotham Greens spur exemplifies the WRWC’s dedication to environmental restoration and climate resilience. By blending coastal urban trails with vibrant native habitats, the project sets the stage for a healthier, more connected Providence.
This collaboration among WRWC, Gotham Greens, the City of Providence, and federal and state partners underscores the power of partnerships in creating lasting community benefits. As more perennial blooms take root along the Greenway, they not only beautify the trail but also sustain critical pollinator populations and protect against urban flooding—showcasing the transformative potential of green infrastructure.
Gotham Greens is an indoor farming company and a fresh food brand on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Gotham Greens produces and delivers long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, dips, and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers. A Certified B Corporation™, Gotham Greens sustainably grows high-quality produce using up to 95% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses across America, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, California, Georgia and Texas. Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America. Gotham Greens products are available in more than 6,500 locations nationwide, including Whole Foods Market, The Kroger Co., Sprouts Farmers Market, Albertsons, Target, FreshDirect, AmazonFresh and more. For more information, visit gothamgreens.com.