2G1/3G4 - ARCH 552 - FALL 2025
STUDENT
Hannah Bergman
PROFESSOR
Christian Unverzagt
Market Zero seeks to create a dynamic hub that merges agricultural production with exchange, blurring the boundary between where food is grown and where it is shared. Rooted in Detroit’s growing urban farming movement, the proposal integrates "farmscape" and greenhouse systems directly into the public market, offering visitors an immersive experience of cultivation, commerce, and community. Flexible vendor stalls and informal plaza spaces accommodate both established sellers and local growers, allowing the market to adapt. Through partnerships with organizations like Keep Growing Detroit, Market Zero promotes volunteer engagement and hands-on learning, reconnecting residents to the process of food-making while fostering a resilient, community-driven model of sustainable development.