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Redeemer Lutheran sale, Square 1 Villages plan and community garden markets detailed to neighbors
Summary
Beyond Toxics and neighbors described a planned 40‑unit Square 1 Villages development at Redeemer Lutheran Church, ongoing Amicus Memorial Garden markets and a $100,000 grant split among partners to support food distribution and resilience work.
A representative from Beyond Toxics summarized community food‑access work tied to the Redeemer Lutheran Church site and described Square 1 Villages’ plans for a 40‑unit housing development on the church parking lot.
The speaker outlined the Amicus Memorial Garden (the church’s west‑side garden), said the site has hosted roughly 15 markets this year and noted partnerships with local conservation districts and community organizations. The speaker said Square 1 Villages purchased the church property and plans about 40 housing units (studio to three‑bedroom) and that the sanctuary space is intended to remain available for community use. Beyond Toxics and partners said they received a grant of approximately $100,000 that they split among three local organizations to support markets and food distribution. Attendees asked how the building would be shared between the coop and community uses and raised transportation and parking questions for the future residents.
Why it matters: the sale and redevelopment tie housing, community services and food‑access programming together on a neighborhood property. Neighbors asked organizers to plan for transit and parking access as the site moves from church to mixed community uses.
