To prove that a low-cost initiative (an urban farm) achieves municipal sustainability outcomes. This type of cost-benefit analysis will help cities considering urban farms

Lessons learned about tools and tactics through the project that other sustainability directors could use to advance their work.

Publicity of joint work is important to both parties.  The funder made efforts to feature the city mayor in their annual report, and in turn, the city highlighted the foundation for its work with important city initiatives.  Additionally, the foundation emphasized to other city partners the grantee’s interest in engaging in work on the ground – not just when funding is needed.  This allowed the grantee to play a community leadership role in the city.

Lessons for developing a collaborative process between a local government sustainability director and local place-based foundation(s).

Regular meetings/interface between the staff of the foundation and the city was critical, especially with the City’s Director of Central Grants and the Sustainability Director.  It was also important to have a clear joint understanding of the metrics by which to evaluate collaborative projects.