New Community Greenspace Guide Coming This Spring!
The Saint Paul Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the Dayton’s Bluff Community Council, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the Community Greenspace Guide in early May 2025! 🌿 This practical and user-friendly resource is designed to help residents, neighborhood groups, and organizations transform underutilized spaces into vibrant, sustainable greenspaces that bring communities together.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Greener Neighborhoods
The guide outlines five key steps to take a project from vision to reality:
1️⃣ Get Inspired – Explore different types of community greenspaces, from pollinator gardens to gathering spaces.
2️⃣ Organize Your Team – Engage neighbors, local organizations, and partners to build community buy-in.
3️⃣ Make a Plan – Use the provided visioning worksheets to map out your project, define goals, and consider long-term sustainability.
4️⃣ Secure Support & Permissions – Navigate city approvals, funding options, and partnerships to bring your idea to life.
5️⃣ Build & Sustain Your Space – Implement your plan with the help of sample maintenance schedules and stewardship strategies to ensure lasting impact.
Practical Tools to Support Your Project
The guide includes worksheets and templates to simplify the process, including:
✅ Project Visioning Worksheet – Define your goals, community needs, and space potential.
✅ Community Engagement Guide – Tips for building partnerships, gathering input, and creating a shared vision.
✅ Sample Maintenance & Stewardship Plan – Strategies to keep your greenspace thriving for years to come.
Whether you’re looking to revitalize a vacant lot, enhance a boulevard, or create a neighborhood gathering space, this guide will give you the tools and confidence to make it happen!
🌎 The guide will be available in early May—stay tuned for details on how to access your copy!
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