2°C Mississippi and Shalom invite the community to the grand opening of the Farish Street Green on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM on Farish Street, Jackson, MS 39202 (search "Farish Street Courtyard" on Google Maps). Join in celebrating a new green space and cooling development in the heart of the historic Farish Street district, built by 2°C Mississippi in partnership with local communities. The event features remarks, a ribbon cutting, and refreshments, and all are welcome. RSVP appreciated by Wednesday, September 30, to mcollins@2cmississippi.org. Institutional partners include the Jackson Redevelopment Authority, JCDC, Mississippi State University School of Architecture, City of Jackson, and CAPA Strategies. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service with additional support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Nissan, and CoBank. Download the flyer here for full details.