Getting major vacant land reuse projects off the ground demands a community involved in organizing and advocating for the amenities they deserve. This session highlights how, after five years of persistent, patient community organizing, two new park projects brought public green space to underserved neighborhoods in Fresno, California: Broadway Parque and Webster Park. Join this session to learn about how to identify the right vacant property for redevelopment, tell compelling stories for fundraising, build coalitions, and integrate community organizing into community development.