2024 Winners

Professor: Julia Lindgren, University of Texas at Arlington

In collaboration with the University of Texas at Arlington’s Community Design Build Program, the farm engaged the community to develop a master plan for its 0.32-acre site. Over two semesters, students designed and built a farm office and an outdoor classroom pavilion, informed by input from residents who emphasized the need for community gathering spaces and job training opportunities. The design integrates sustainable practices like rainwater harvesting and solar energy, featuring a pavilion inspired by Joppa’s historic shotgun houses, using reclaimed materials to create a meaningful connection between past and present.