The ribbon-cutting celebration was attended by Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Launch Pad CEO Chris Schultz, residents and local entrepreneurs already working out of the cutting-edge space.
Housed in a former parking lot within L+M’s Marcus Garvey Apartments complex, the farm grows organic produce and provides nutrition-based programming and jobs for the local community.
Roni-Sue’s Chocolates, Sugar Sweet Sunshine and Exit9 are the latest vendors to be added to the Essex Market roster.
Lisa Gomez is featured in the inaugural list celebrating women leaders across the real estate industry.
The loan was secured after the full lease-up of 175 Delancey Street, also known as the Frances Goldin Senior Apartments building.
The 100% affordable, 127-unit development includes numerous resiliency features, including a closed loop geothermal system, solar panels and bioswale gardens.
L+M’s grantee BronxWorks, recently celebrated with a showcase for students in their after-school program to give a presentation on science related topics of their choice.
Doughnut Plant, Pickle Guys, Castania Nut Boutique and Substance Vitality Bar announced they will lease space in the 150,000 square-foot market.
L+M and partners have installed free wifi for all 244 residents and their families at Georgia King Village, an apartment complex in Newark.
A Soundview native is helping her fellow community members get jobs at L+M’s Story Avenue project.