Community food garden in Ringer Park
Resident proposes a resident-tended, city-funded community garden in Ringer Park with hardy native edibles and desired produce, since Allston has few parks and no community gardens.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Community food garden space in Ringer Park. It would focus on hardy edible plants native to the region, mixed with additional produce desired by residents. It would be cared for by residents and paid for by the city.
Who it helps and why
This will offer a community space and activity and allow residents access to quality produce they otherwise might not get. Allston has few parks and no community gardens. This is a step to make our neighborhood nicer.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 13, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Allston
- Place
- Gordon Street, Allston, 02134
- Portal category
- Sustainability
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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