The folks over at Harlem Public have started a campaign to raise funds for a community garden at the avenue median on Broadway between 148th and 149th Street. These Broadway malls are a popular spot for locals to hang out and converse but some are less planted than others. Harlem Public was opened as a community spot for all to gather at night and the revitalization of the garden will carry that spirit during the hours of the day. This campaign is a collaboration with the Parks department but will need $5,000 to make it complete and the garden will be named after one of the owner's father who recently passed away after a battle with cancer. Those interested can get more details at the official indiegogo site: LINK
An admirable effort but five thou? For a block long strip? Really?
ReplyDeleteHi Sanou - Understandable concern. 6,000 dollars has already been raised through family and friends of Dave. So this would bring the total to $11,000. In addition, the NY Restoration Project has offered to donate trees and volunteer. And several other private donations for trees, soil, bulbs, shrubs have been secured. We understand that this is a big undertaking, but every bit helps ongoing fundraising will be essential to make sure that any money spent on the initial build-out is not wasted from neglect. Many Thanks to all who have donated. Only a week and a half left in the campaign!
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