Wednesday, May 30th - 1pm
Cleveland City Hall (must have ID to attend)
Cleveland city council recently passed legislation to create a new and special zoning district specifically for urban gardens. What the legislation does is protect community gardens by officially designating them as community lands meaning that is a developer would like to acquire said lands for development the the general public has a right to voice their opinion in form of a public hearing to change the zoning of the property.
The aforementioned meetings are to discuss the creation of the first city zoned urban garden at W45th and Franklin commonly known as St. Paul's Patch. Please come and show your support or at least write a letter if you believe that public garden's and greenspaces are integral to the well being and connectivity of a neighborhood.
"Community gardens play an important role in our city
and its neighborhoods. They are a source of fresh
produce for those who don't have the space at their
own residence. Gardening is a great form of
exercise. Being in contact with nature and the soil
relieves stress. A strong sense on community grows
quickly in a shared gardening space. Crime levels
drop around community gardens. These are just a few
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