2025–26 · City-wide
Food forests in every neighborhood
Resident proposes planting food forests or groves in every city neighborhood to provide green space and food security, especially for those who need it most.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Plant food forests/groves in every city neighborhood (including Back Bay).
Who it helps and why
This will provide green space and contribute to food security for all residents including those who need it most.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- August 11, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Sustainability
- How it was submitted
- Library, BCYF or other site
- Submitted at
- Central Library Branch
- Submission language
- English
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