Play Day held on 7/23 at Green Oasis was a huge success and much was accomplished. We broke into small workgroups to address the specific needs of each garden and possible solutions. The community workshop series helped to inform the…
Events, participation
7/23 Play Day: Discussing Design Concepts
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We will break into small workgroups to address the specific needs of your garden and possible solutions. The community workshop series helps to inform the Gardens Rising stakeholders about green infrastructure. By defining terms, dreams and concepts we can arrive at…
Announcements, Events, News, participation, Steering Committee
Southland Walkabout: Sat. April 30, 2016
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The Southland Walkabout was on Saturday, April 30, 2016. 10:00 AM – Dorthy Strelsin Memorial Garden (Suffolk St. Between Houston & Stanton) 10:30 AM – Siempre Verde Garden (Stanton at Attorney) 11:00 AM – Children’s Magical Garden (Norfolk on corner…
Events, Roundable
Sixth Roundtable Wed. 4/13
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Gardens Rising’s next roundtable took place on Wednesday, April 13 from 6:30 til 8:30 pm. We met at the Neighborhood Preservation Center, located on 232 E.11th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. The roundtables feature experts, stakeholders and public in…
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Request for Proposals, deadline 4/22/16
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The New York City Community Garden Coalition (NYCCGC) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify New York State licensed professional landscape architecture/engineering design, and planning firms best qualified to provide the services necessary for a feasibility study and…
Announcements, Events, News, participation, Steering Committee
Gardens Rising Sets Sail!
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After many months of discussions, meetings and on-the-ground organizing, the Gardens Rising Steering Committee came together for the first time on Sunday March 13th at the Sixth Street Community Center. A full house of community gardeners, environmental activists and Lower…