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The Power of Oregon Prison Gardens: Agrivoltaics at Warner Creek Correctional Facility
(University of Oregon, 2024) McKone, Mikayla
Research has shown that there are many physical and mental benefits from having gardens in prison. Gardens provide Adults in Custody (AICs) the opportunity to connect with nature, learn new skills, build relationships, and access fresh healthy food, among many other benefits. With the introduction of renewable energy to an existing prison garden, this project explores how solar panels can expand the current benefits of the existing prison garden at Warner Creek Correctional Facility. Through a literature review, case study analysis, and site visits, this research proposes a new site for agrivoltaic implementation which overlaps with Oregon Department of Corrections Sustainability Plan. Although landscape architects cannot solve issues of mass incarceration or climate change alone, they can help promote renewable energy to maximize mutual benefits to increase land use efficiency, improve the human experience of incarceration, and address food security inside prison.