Blooming Streets- NYCHA Community Garden
This project is a contribution to New York City's sustainable future. We're growing flowers, we're growing friendships, we're growing a community.
Leader
Veronica Vasquez
Location
300 Cherry St. New York, NY 10002
About the project
I believe our community can grow, as the next generation, I want to take part in that growth. The idea is to start a small garden of herbs and flowers to help alleviate stress and push the feeling of a community, encouraging people to make a greener NYCHA, a more sustainable NYCHA. There is no access to sustainable choices or opportunities for a sustainable lifestyle. If we want a greener city, we need to start with a sustainable NYCHA system.
The Steps
Step 1: Secure an open lot of land on NYCHA
Step 2: Build community interest and acquire volunteers
Step 3: Build raised plant beds
Step 4: Plant seeds (flowers and herbs, or other plants insisted on by the community)
Step 5: Open to community for enjoyment!
Why we‘re doing it
This project will provide a green space for NYCHA residents and inspire neighbors to live sustainably while promoting community ties.