GrownAbove

First ever integration of rooftop urban farming, distribution, and grocery store operations called GrownAbove.

  • Stage Concept Only
  • Industry Clean Technology
  • Location Gainesville, FL, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded January 2011
  • Employees 4
  • Website grownabove.com

Company Summary

GrownAbove will create environmental, ecological, and social benefits through wide-scale, intensive green roof system installation, operation, and produce sales. Because of GrownAbove’s existence, cities will experience reduced temperatures, improved water quality, improved air quality and greater availability of healthy food.

Team

  • Lance Moore
    Co-founder

    Mr. Moore received a BA of Design from the University of Florida and is now attending McGill University and will receive a Masters of Architecture in April of 2013. He has worked for several architecture offices and a construction firm as an intern, lead designer, and private architectural contractor. He has had experience designing several shipping container projects in Gainesville, FL and was part of a team who proposed a satellite city for 1.5

  • Matthew Mears
    co-founder

    Mr. Mears attended the University of Florida where he earned distinction as a bachelor of science in Forest Resources and Conservation. He has an understanding of the complex biotic and abiotic factors that contribute to production of natural resource commodities. He has worked with both governmental and private-sector organizations to promote ecological health while maximizing land value and stakeholder interests. Through an extensive survey con

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