The abundance of vacant lots in the East Garfield Neighborhood (1,750 according to Open Lands) have the potential for revitalize neglected space and transform them into community invested public spaces. Open Lands and Neighbor Space has managed to secure a 16 x 75 foot plot of land located at the intersection of California and Maypole. Working in conjunction with these groups already invested in the community and the specific plot being addressed, we will be able to have greater sensibility, connections, input and resources when developing this project. The potential to use the school campus and other vacant lots will also be considered as possible sites.
There is an essential need for satellite parks in the area that serve the direct vicinity of surrounding community. We must entirely rethink the utility of parks to serve the long-term preservation of our green spaces and society. If renewable energy is not implemented and introduced to the public there may not be green space left to enjoy. We must implement clean energy that will sustain future generations. Small-scale energy addresses the fact that large-scale energy solutions continue to be an ecological, social, economic and political problem. We need to implement a decentralized system now, by using a green space and solar power generation site, as a classroom and gathering space.
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