Greengrounds

Welcome to Greengrounds. We are a team dedicated to transforming spaces into resilient food hubs, empowering cities to achieve greater self-sufficiency. What started as the Sustainable Urban Delta foundation 10 years ago has now evolved into a strategic agency specializing in master planning for food security. Our mission is to leverage our horticultural and building automation expertise to develop resilient food solutions for the cities of tomorrow. #foodsecurity #sustainability #foodproducingcities #joinforces www.greengrounds.city

🌍 Transforming Spaces into Food-Producing Cities At Greengrounds, we partner with governments, investors, landscape architects, and consultants to turn urban and rural spaces into sustainable, resilient food-production systems. Our approach includes everything from strategic master planning to the development of practical scenarios that drive long-term success. Backed by a reliable network with over 65 years of experience, we bring deep expertise in designing and operating state-of-the-art food facilities. Together, let’s build food-secure and sustainable cities. #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #FoodProducingCities #HighTechFoodFacilities #Agriculture 

This week, our team members Meiny Prins and Marinus Luiten will be attending the RAK Energy Summit to explore opportunities for combining sustainable food production with comfortable outdoor areas to progess the masterplanning of Ras Al Khaimah. We look forward to meeting each other during this inspiring summit!

Are you in Singapore this week and into The Future of Food, Horticulture, and/or Education? Come find us either at the Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia or at the College of Design & engineering of National University of Singapore. We’ll be there from Monday 19 Nov to Thursday 21 Nov. Let’s connect and grab a coffee if you’re interested!

Are you in Singapore next week and into The Future of Food, Horticulture, and/or Education? Come find us either at the Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia or at the College of Design & engineering of National University of Singapore. Together with Meiny Prins, we're hosting a lecture on November 20 to onboard students and educators on Food Producing Cities and Branding & Storytelling.  Next year, we co-host a Master project around the same topic: From Brownfields, to Greengrounds. Transforming underutilized spaces into resilient food ecosystems. Many thanks to Cees de Bont and Karin Aue for making this happen! We’ll be there from Monday 18 Nov to Thursday 21 Nov. Let’s connect and grab a coffee if you’re interested! --- Some background and contextual info for the experts on topics like these :): Greengrounds transforms underutilized urban spaces into productive and sustainable food hubs, focusing on circular food systems by partnering with entrepreneurs, governments, and engineers. In Singapore, Greengrounds supports the ’30 by 30′ initiative, which aims to produce 30% of the nation’s food locally by 2030, despite only 1% of land being available for farming. This sharing session and discussion will delve into the Greengrounds brand & storytelling, approach, team and Greengrounds' contribution to the sustainable agrifood masterplan in Lim Chu Kang, highlighting its role in addressing urban food security, sustainability, and wider community aspects. Possible projects that could follow from this session are aimed at addressing and emphasizing the demand side of the masterplan:  - How can food hubs be key parts of a city’s ecosystem, supporting food security, social connections, and environmental sustainability? - How can we create food hubs that become vibrant community gathering spots? - How do our daily food habits reflect our deepest values? How can we respect these traditions when introducing new food systems? - How can we tell the story of each product, from farm to table, in a way that makes each purchase meaningful? - What new ways can we find to distribute products from food hubs, ensuring they reach those who need them most while staying true to their local roots?

Meet our founder. Meiny Prins is the founder and CEO of Greengrounds. Her visionary leadership and strong passion for sustainable urban agriculture drive her mission to help cities transform into food-producing ecosystems.    Meiny Prins: “In a world where cities seem overcrowded, there’s hidden potential everywhere. My goal has always been to unlock it.”    With a background as a teacher and spatial designer, Meiny is a catalyst for innovation and leads a group of high-tech companies under the umbrella of Priva Group. She is renowned for her ability to connect businesses, governments, and sectors, driving collaborative efforts toward a sustainable future. Read her full profile on our website www.greengrounds.city.    #foodsecurity #sustainability #foodproducingcities #catalist