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MattersParks & RecreationPOL-0174-PARKFirst seen Oct 29, 2024Last discussed Nov 4, 2024

Community gardens policy

Approved

The policy sets out how the City will partner with community groups to establish and run gardens on City-owned land, starting with a pilot at Porcher Park. Garden partners will charge annual plot fees, while the City may provide services such as water and power.

Where it stands: Community gardens policy approved Nov 5, 2024.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. May 28, 2024

    Porcher Park expansion and renovation

    Porcher Park at 822 Wren Place is being expanded and renovated with improved access, a playground and plans for a community garden. The added green space is intended to serve Langford’s growing City Centre, where residents have supported the garden plan.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. November 4, 2024· Council

    Community gardens policy approved

    Council approved the new Community Gardens Council Policy POL-0174-PARK.

    Decision: Adopted the new community gardens policy.

    Passed 7–0

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  2. October 29, 2024· Advisory Committee

    Committee recommends community garden policy and pilot budget

    The Committee recommended that Council approve the proposed Community Gardens policy (POL-0174-PARK) to govern creation and operation of community gardens, with a $40,000 pilot budget noted.

    Decision: Recommended Council approve the Community Gardens policy with a $40,000 pilot budget.

    Passed 8–0

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