Date & Time
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Name
Creative Partnerships to Reactivate Vacant Land in College Hill, Hyde Park, and Old North St. Louis
Description

The College Hill, Hyde Park, and Old North St. Louis neighborhoods contain more than 1,000 vacant and abandoned properties, representing 25 percent of parcel. Many of these properties are vacant land. Community green space is a powerful reuse option for vacant lots, strengthening community, increasing neighborhood pride and safety, and driving further investment. Mobile workshop participants will visit ten green space developments along a two-mile stretch, including College Hill Lavender Farm, Prairie Square, Peace Park, Ratio Park, Be Well Cafe & Farmer’s Market Bazaar, Old North Chess Park, Wingman Park & Reading Garden, 13th Street Community Garden, and Northside Workshop. Participants will hear from resident leaders and representatives from local organizations and government agencies about aligning partner and funder missions with community vision, the role land banks can play, and the ways these projects can contribute to economic and workforce development.