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What Is a Community Garden?In an urban setting community gardens are part of the open space network. The gardens and those who participate in community gardening contribute to the preservation of open space, provide access to it, and create sustainable uses of the space. Community gardens strengthen community bonds, provide food, and create recreational and therapeutic opportunities for a community. They can can also promote environmental awareness and provide community education. Seattle is very fortunate to have a city-wide community gardening program under the Department of Neighborhoods.
Magnuson Community Garden The Magnuson Park Concept Plan, adopted by Seattle City Council Resolution No. 30063, called for a 4-acre community garden to be located immediately east of the Brig at Magnuson Park. Construction of the garden began in the fall of 2001. The garden will provide educational opportunities, programs to integrate gardening into community center activities, provide gardening opportunities for the on-site transitional housing residents, and have special garden plots for the production of organic vegetables for local food banks.Other References
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