For Commercial Real Estate
Urban Farming for Commercial Real Estate
MicroHabitat installs and operates turnkey rooftop, terrace and ground-level farms on commercial properties. A program needs about 200 sq ft (~18.5 m²) of space, a minimum of six hours of daily sunlight and access to water; we handle design, installation, weekly maintenance and harvest for the full season, and supply the documentation behind LEED, BOMA BEST, Fitwel, WELL and GRESB submissions.
Transform your properties into sustainable, community-focused assets. Our turnkey urban farming solutions help you achieve green certifications, engage tenants, and differentiate your portfolio.
Transformation Opportunities
Where Urban Farming Delivers
Tenant Retention
High turnover costs and difficulty differentiating your property from competitors.
Certification Pressure
Increasing demands from tenants and investors for LEED, BOMA BEST, and WELL certifications.
ESG Requirements
Growing regulatory and investor pressure to demonstrate measurable sustainability impact.
Property Differentiation
Standing out in a competitive market where amenities are increasingly expected, not appreciated.
What We Offer
Our Comprehensive Service Offerings
Tailored Urban Farming Installations
We design and install outdoor and indoor urban farming areas, utilizing lightweight, non-intrusive technology that's easily implemented on any ground or rooftop space, suitable for both commercial buildings and residential properties.
Ongoing Maintenance & Expert Care
Our team of urban farmers provides weekly maintenance visits, ensuring your farm thrives throughout the season with professional care, harvesting, and produce delivery.
Virtual Urban Farming Workshops
Engage tenants and employees with interactive online workshops covering sustainable farming practices, composting, and urban agriculture education.
Personalized Garden Tours
Offer immersive guided tours of your urban farm, creating memorable experiences for tenants, visitors, and stakeholders that showcase your sustainability commitment.
Innovative Display Kiosks
Install engaging kiosks in common areas that educate visitors about urban farming and your property's environmental initiatives.
Portfolio-Wide Urban Farming Rollout
Scale your sustainability program across multiple properties with coordinated implementation, consistent branding, and centralized reporting.
Certification Support
Green Building Certifications
Our urban farming programs are designed to support your green building certification efforts. We provide documentation and support for multiple certification systems.
| Certification | What it measures | Evidence we supply |
|---|---|---|
| LEED | Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design | Installed growing area and site plan, the season planting and maintenance schedule, and end-of-season harvest records. |
| BOMA BEST | Building Environmental Standards | Program scope for the property, weekly maintenance visit logs, and records of the tenant engagement activities run on site. |
| WELL | Health and Wellness Building Standard | Occupant access to fresh produce grown on site, plus attendance records for workshops and guided garden visits. |
| Fitwel | Healthy Building Certification | On-site growing area and occupant access details, plus the educational programming delivered each season. |
| GRESB | ESG Benchmark for Real Estate | Portfolio-level reporting through MyUrbanFarm: farms per property, produce grown, and food bank donations. |
Measurable Benefits
Quantifiable benefits for your portfolio
15-20%
Tenant Retention
Reduction in turnover rate through unique amenities that improve living experience
3-5%
Rent Premium
Potential rent increase for properties with green amenities
$2K-5K
Energy Savings
Annual energy cost reduction through green roof and cooling effect
5-8%
Property Value
Potential property value appreciation with green certifications
2-3
Payback Period
Years to recoup initial investment through combined benefits
100%
ESG Compliance
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG reporting frameworks
Portfolio Solutions
Scale Across Your Portfolio
Whether you manage 5 or 500 properties, our standardized rollout and centralized reporting make scaling easy.
- Multi-property volume discounts
- Standardized installation and maintenance protocols
- Centralized ESG reporting dashboard
- Dedicated portfolio account manager
Featured Project
Centre Eaton Montreal × Ivanhoé Cambridge
A Flagship Rooftop Farm in Downtown Montreal
MicroHabitat transformed the rooftop of Centre Eaton Montreal into a thriving urban farm, creating a living showcase of sustainable innovation for one of Canada's most iconic shopping destinations. All harvests are dedicated to Dans la Rue, a food bank serving at-risk youth in Montreal.
100%
Harvest donated to Dans la Rue
BOMA BEST
Certification supported
“This project offers the opportunity to be innovative in the commercial real estate industry, to look beyond the traditional uses of buildings and maximize their potential to help meet the needs of the community.”
— Nacera Zahed, Property Manager, Centre Eaton Montreal
The Process
From concept to harvest
Book a Demo
Schedule a consultation to discuss your portfolio and sustainability goals.
Free Site Assessment
Our team evaluates your properties for optimal farm placement and design.
Custom Proposal
Receive a tailored program with timeline, investment, and expected returns.
Installation
Professional setup with no permanent modifications to your building.
Ongoing Service
Weekly maintenance, harvesting, activities, and reporting year after year.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about urban farming with MicroHabitat.
Client Success
“Urban farming has transformed our approach to amenities. Not only do our tenants love the access to fresh produce, but we've seen a 15% increase in lease renewal rates. MicroHabitat handles everything—we simply reap the benefits.”
— Portfolio Director, Leading Real Estate Asset Manager
Transform your portfolio with urban farming
Join industry leaders already growing with MicroHabitat.