The Eldin Forest Project

Once a vibrant community for Blacks, Hispanics and Immigrants of all kinds systemic injustice and disinvestment has pushed Kansas City, Kansas to a state of disrepair. What remains today is a fragmented community with severely limited access to fresh food and outdoor spaces. The Eldin Urban Forest Project is a proposed reforestation of the Jersey Creek Trail and the establishment of a cafe, live work space, and housing to bridge a broken section of the trail. The residences will be occupied by caretakers, who will manage both the urban forest and the reforestation project, providing jobs and stimulating economic activity.