Lufa Farms has opened its fifth rooftop greenhouse, perched atop the Marché Central Walmart and Decathlon in Montreal's Ahuntsic borough. Spanning 127,000 square feet, this urban farm aims to enhance the company's efficiency and technology.
The Lufa Farm rooftop greenhouse atop the Marché Central Walmart and Decathlon in Montreal
"Using the state-of-the-art Ultra-Clima concept and advanced design elements, including high-intensity LED lights, insulated double-paned perimeter glass, a diffused glass roof, and double curtains, including a blackout curtain, we're proud to launch our most technologically advanced site yet," says Mohamed Hage, Founder and CEO of Lufa Farms. "Our end goal is to grow better food with less. Less land, less energy, less water, less waste, and less resources." This urban farm is anticipated to generate up to 20% more produce than conventional greenhouses of similar size and will be dedicated to growing cucumbers and peppers.
Mohamed Hage, Founder and CEO of Lufa Farms
This project is supported by partners, including KUBO Greenhouse Projects, QuadReal Property Group, and FDA Construction. "Marché Central has always focused on providing a compelling mix of retailers, and partnering with Lufa Farms, one of the world's first commercial rooftop farmers, is a dynamic new way of supporting the neighborhood," said Michel Caumartin, General Manager of QuadReal's Marché Central. "By rethinking how we use space, in this case, the rooftop of our new Walmart store, we can make a tremendously positive impact in the community and provide more people with fresh, sustainable, and locally produced food."
Development
According to Lula Farms, the greenhouse sents out 30,000 baskets a week and has more than 400 partners and more than 350 pick-up points around the province. "Located only 300 meters from our first site in Ahuntsic, this new project reflects the maturity and evolution of Lufa Farms, a growth that wouldn't be possible without our community," says Mohamed.
For more information:
Lufa Farms
Tel.: (514) 669-3559
lufa.com