It is considered a nuisance by neighbors and is characterized by overgrown weeds, broken glass, construction rubble, and composted urban waste. However, the exact extent of contamination is unknown due to the unregulated dumping over the 20-year period. Several attempts at redevelopment have failed because of the contamination issues. Despite the contamination stigma and the potential for leachate in the area, some neighbors continue to draw well water near the site. For more than 30 years the property has been sitting vacant and undeveloped in the middle of this community.
Plans are underway to transfer ownership from the city to the non-profit organization.
The project plans to provide jobs and job training, a working demonstration urban-agriculture farm, and a business incubator for local entrepreneurs. Pilot funds would assess the on-site contamination and assist in determining cleanup plans prior to development of the center.