Urban Agriculture  ·  Real Estate Conversion  ·  Impact Investing

America's
abandoned malls.
America's next
food system.

Urban Growth Solutions Corporation converts vacant US shopping centers into large-scale urban hydroponic farms — delivering fresh food, local employment, and institutional-grade returns in the communities that need them most.

$0M
Est. Annual Revenue
~87%
Blended ROI
1.25M
People Benefited
The Problem

Two crises. One solution.

The United States faces a collision of challenges that traditional real estate and agriculture have failed to address. Urban Growth Solutions Corporation was built to solve both simultaneously.

1,500+
Abandoned Malls

Over 1,500 shopping centers across the US sit vacant or severely underutilized — representing billions in stranded real estate, collapsing tax bases, and communities without economic anchors. Existing infrastructure sits idle at massive cost to local governments and property owners.

23M
Americans in Food Deserts

An estimated 23 million Americans live in food deserts — communities where fresh produce is inaccessible or unaffordable. Many of these communities sit within miles of abandoned malls. The supply chain that failed retail can be replaced by one that grows food in its place.

Our Model

Convert. Grow. Distribute.

A capital-efficient model that turns idle real estate into productive agricultural infrastructure — without land acquisition, without ground-up construction, without seasonal limitations.

🏚️
Acquire Stranded Assets

We secure vacant mall properties through acquisition or long-term lease, inheriting foundations, roofing, electrical systems, HVAC, and loading infrastructure — dramatically reducing conversion costs.

−60%
vs. ground-up build cost
🌿
Build Hydroponic Farms

We install vertical indoor growing systems using the enclosed mall structure and exterior hydroponic arrays in parking lots. Climate-controlled, pesticide-free, producing 365 days a year regardless of season.

90%
less water than conventional farming
🏪
Sell Direct & Wholesale

On-site retail, restaurant supply, grocery distribution, and institutional contracts generate diversified recurring revenue. Produce reaches consumers within hours of harvest — not days from distant farms.

$630M
combined annual revenue, Phase 1
Phase 1 — Pilot Sites

Three sites. Three markets. Immediate scale.

Each location was selected for population density in underserved areas, existing infrastructure suitability, and local government receptiveness to urban agriculture investment.

Population served580,000
Investment$185M
Annual revenue$310M
Net annual profit$228M
MarketGreater Jackson Metro Area
Key crops: Leafy Greens, Microgreens, Herbs, Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers
Population served400,000
Investment$135M
Annual revenue$225M
Net annual profit$165M
MarketAllegheny Valley, NE Pittsburgh
Key crops: Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Herbs, Strawberries, Cucumbers
Population served250,000
Investment$60M
Annual revenue$95M
Net annual profit$68M
MarketSouth-Central Pennsylvania
Key crops: Mixed Greens, Herbs, Berries, Root Vegetables
Financial Projections

The numbers at full capacity.

Phase 1 combines three sites into a single investment thesis. Returns from pilot operations fund Phase 2 expansion, reducing long-term capital requirements for investors.

Total Investment
$295.9M
Across 3 sites. $213M debt + $158M equity + $39M grants.
Combined Annual Revenue
$630M
At full operating capacity across all three pilot locations.
Net Annual Profit
$338.6M
After all operating expenses. Before national expansion upside.
Blended ROI
~87%
Annualized net profit relative to total investment.
Proposed Capital Stack — Phase 1 ($380M)
Senior Debt — $213M
Equity — $158M
Grants
Senior Debt (55%) — $213M Private Equity (35%) — $158M  ← Currently Raising Public Grants (10%) — ~$39M
ESG Profile

Impact you can measure.

Urban Growth Solutions Corporation generates verifiable environmental, social, and governance returns alongside financial performance — not as a tradeoff, but as a structural feature of the model.

💧
Water Efficiency

Closed-loop hydroponic systems recirculate nutrients and water, consuming dramatically less than conventional soil farming on equivalent yield.

−90%
Water vs. conventional agriculture
🌍
Carbon Reduction

Local production eliminates thousands of miles of refrigerated food transport, reducing CO₂ emissions and cold-chain energy consumption per serving.

~0
Food miles per local sale
👥
Job Creation

Each site creates employment in agriculture, operations, retail, logistics, and management in communities with sustained high unemployment.

1.23M
People directly benefited, Phase 1
🏙️
Urban Regeneration

Converting blighted retail into productive community infrastructure restores local tax revenue, civic pride, and economic activity to areas that lost both.

3
Communities transformed, Phase 1
🥬
Food Access

Pesticide-free, nutrient-dense produce delivered directly to food-desert communities where fresh vegetables have historically been absent or unaffordable.

365
Days of production per year
🏛️
Governance

Delaware C-Corporation structure with institutional-grade transparency, quarterly reporting, independent board representation, and audited financials.

Reg D
SEC-compliant private placement
Investment Roadmap

From pilot to national network.

Phase 1 returns fund Phase 3 expansion — reducing long-term capital burden on early investors and establishing Urban Growth Solutions Corporation as the definitive operator in the urban hydroponic space.

Years 1–2
Capital Raise & Partnerships
  • Secure $158M anchor equity
  • Arrange $213M senior debt facility
  • Finalize USDA and EDA grant applications
  • Execute site agreements on 3 locations
Years 3–4
Pilot Execution
  • Build out all three pilot sites
  • Hire and train local workforce
  • Launch production and on-site retail
  • Validate financial model at scale
Years 5–10
National Expansion
  • Scale to 10+ US locations
  • Establish national supply network
  • Develop proprietary growing technology
  • Pursue public and private grant partnerships

Ready to invest in America's food future?

We are accepting introductory meetings with qualified investors. A full Information Memorandum and financial model are available under NDA. Anchor investors ($25M+) receive preferred equity and board representation.

hans@ugcorporation.com  ·  Urban Growth Solutions Corporation  ·  Delaware C-Corporation