Project Name
Lowertown Urban Gardens
Objective
Establish community gardens on street sides, rooftops, and individual spaces across Lowertown.
Location
Lowertown, Ottawa, ON
Timeline
2019-01-01 to ongoing
Contact Information
info@ecocityottawa.ca
obec-evbo.ca
Organization
Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City (OBEC)
Themes
Status
Under considerationTools used
Overview
1. Problem
Lowertown has limited green space and few accessible spots for residents to grow their own food.
2. Action
Contact resources (Lowertown Community Resource Centre, Lowertown Community Association, City of Ottawa, Ottawa Community Housing, landlords, Just Food); find garden spaces and secure permissions; recruit volunteers; fund seeds, soil, and tools through donations and sponsorship; promote through plant swaps and gardening workshops.
3. Outcome
New community garden spaces across the neighbourhood, giving residents access to fresh, local food and a shared reason to connect.
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