The goal of this project was to aid The Worcester Roots Project by advancing the progress of their pilot aquaponic greenhouse, and assist Greenvitalize by exploring options to expand their startup enterprise. To accomplish this goal, our team designed the biological system and assessed the structural integrity of the greenhouse. We also developed a strategic plan for Greenvitalize's enterprise and conducted market analysis of viable species to grown in the greenhouse. This project resulted in a forum that allows Greenvitalize to act as a source of urban farming knowledge and collaboration, and a guide to assist individuals interested in aquaponics to create an enterprise similar to Greenvitalize.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Noonan, Alexander R.
• Crews, Antoine Jawan
• Prihar, Ethan Benjamin
• Rudy, Paula Lorraine

Subject

• Industry
• Sustainability
• Food
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050316-101235

Keyword

• Entrepreneurship
• Farm management
• Agriculture
• Marketing

Advisor

• McCauley, Stephen M.

Year

• 2016

Sponsor

• The Worcester Roots Project

Date created

• 2016-05-03

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright