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July 4,2008
For now, vacant lot is neighbors' domain
by shooterWould you ever think of opening a lot you own to the neighborhood for gardening and gatherings? According to this story in The Oregonian, that's exactly what one couple is doing. They provide the growing space, tools, and water. Neighbors stake out plots and start planting. What a great way to build community in your neighborhood.
From The Oregonian:
Goings-on at a vacant lot in Northeast may be best described by Maryetta Jacques-Bietz: "It's just kind of a weird quilt of artsy gardening things over there."
The owners, Jacques-Bietz and her husband, Matt Bietz, who live next door with their 23-month-old daughter, Sophia, have opened the lot to the community. Portland State University students used the lot -- on Northeast 15th, just south of Alberta Street -- for gatherings this spring. Neighbors have gardened on it for a few years and are now invited to sow 14 new plots.
"Part of the garden project is: What can you do with a piece of property? How would we do the most beneficial thing for the most people?" Jacques-Bietz says. "It's just a great way to know people and to try to do something good for the community.
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