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Portland's Community Gardens Rebuild Equity Project

Description

A construction grant application to rebuild six community garden sites across CDBG-eligible neighborhoods, aimed at food security and neighborhood investment.

Impact summary

Rebuilt gardens would improve food access and outdoor recreation in low- and moderate-income parts of the city.

Applicant

Name: Department of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, City of Portland
Address: North Street Community Garden, 195 North Street; Clark Street Community Garden, 32 Salem Street; and additional sites, Portland, ME

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Jan 15, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jan 15, 2026

Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 15, 2026

A construction grant application to rebuild six community garden sites across CDBG-eligible neighborhoods, aimed at food security and neighborhood investment.

Related issues (1)

Community Gardens Rebuild Equity Project

The Parks Department is seeking CDBG construction funds to rebuild six community gardens — including North Street, Clark Street, Payson Park, Valley Street, Casco Bay and Boyd Street — that serve food security and recreation in qualifying neighborhoods.

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