Ridgedale Glass Block Greenhouse + Community Beacon

Create a small greenhouse at the corner of 2310 Vance Ave that functions as both a growing space and a public-facing art installation. Built using reclaimed glass block from the Ridgedale Mill redevelopment, the structure gives new life to historic materials while anchoring the existing community garden. By day, the greenhouse supports plant propagation, herbs, and educational programming. By night, integrated low-energy LED lighting transforms it into a softly glowing beacon, a visual landmark that signals activity, creativity, and care within the neighborhood....