For Immediate Release
Dec. 22, 2009, 09:49 a.m.
City Seeks Input On Draft Community Gardens Policy
The City of Kingston is looking for feedback on a draft Community Gardens Policy that will guide the development and operation of community gardens.
Entrenched in the proposed policy is municipal recognition that community gardening is "a valuable activity that contributes to sustainable urban living, community development, health and well-being, positive social interactions, environmental education, protection and use of open space, and enhanced food security."
The draft Policy:
- offers site selection, plot development and construction guidelines;
- outlines the role of a City Community Gardens Coordinator;
- specifically defines the City's commitment to Community Gardening.
The Policy is meant to structure collaborations between the City and non-profit groups and neighbourhood associations to fruitfully develop, operate and manage community gardens on municipally-owned lands.
Comments on the draft Policy will be accepted via a Your Opinion survey at www.cityofkingston.ca/communitygarden/. Or, to receive a hard copy of the draft Policy, please call Liz Cartwright at 613-546-4291, ext. 1308 or e-mail lcartwright@cityofkingston.ca.
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Media contact information:
Cindie Ashton, Communications Officer 613-546-4291, ext. 3116 (cell 329-3462);
The City of Kingston media hotline is 613-546-4291, ext. 2300.
