Ward 3 Northampton:    Fruit tree planting project

Northampton's ward 3 lies south of downtown, is divided by route 5, and is west of I-91. Like other parts of town, countless little "spaces" of green lawn, eroded footpaths, compacted soil and mugwort abound.

This project seeks to convert these "spaces", into "places" - where opportunities for free food, medicine, and connection to the land abound.

Project Goals:

• Transform vacant spaces around town into small, ideally perennial gardens
• Work with local volunteers, especially youth, through the design and implementation process
  
• Install informative signs to inspire curiosity and use of space, and grow enthusiasm for the project.
  
• Inspire similar projects in other parts of the city, and beyond Northampton
  

Project strategy:

• Identify and catalog vacant, grass spaces around town
• Assess and design for each site
• Source material for each space (fruit trees, lumber, compost, etc)
• Identify maintenance team
• Install the garden!
  

Some of the many "spaces" around town. Recognize any?