Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America Commitment to Action for Grow A Lot

ABA is excited to announce a Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America Commitment to Action: a formal pledge made by an organization, company, or team to launch a specific, measurable project that addresses a pressing economic or social challenge in the United States. Our project, “Grow A Lot: Urban Greenhouses Activate Vacant Land” is a research-driven urban tool that identifies overlooked, under-utilized parcels in cities by combining public data, mapping, and on-the-ground observation. The project proposes that small vacant lots—often too minor for traditional development—can be aggregated and activated for community uses such as micro-gardens, local food production, or small-scale public spaces. It demonstrates how clear visualizations and simple spatial strategies can turn scattered, neglected land into a collective resource.