In 2008, for the first time Seattle voters approved a levy that included $2 million in funding for new community garden projects.  Interest and demand for community gardening is growing in Seattle where residents recognize community gardening as an important part of vibrant and sustainable neighborhoods.  The Department of Neighborhoods is thrilled to have this opportunity to respond by partnering with neighbors to build new P-Patch community gardens. 

Thank You Seattle Voters!

We take the stewardship of public money to heart. Between 2009 and 2013 we’ll leverage the original funding for 4 community gardens to build at least 15 new and expanded gardens. We can do this thanks to great partnerships with neighborhood volunteers and other community partners. 

Find more information about our levy-funded work below.  For specific garden information and updates please follow the links on the right to individual garden pages.

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Our Work Strategic Framework for new garden development Opportunity Fund Levy Project Guide Parks Map: Priority areas for Development w/Parks & Greenspaces Levy Funds	F.A.Q.s WHEN WILL THIS HAPPEN? WHERE WILL THE COMMUNITY GARDENS BE? WHAT ARE THE PRIORITY NEIGHBORHOOD AREAS? WILL LEVY FUNDS BE USED TO BUY LAND FOR GARDENS? I KNOW OF A GREAT SPOT FOR A P-PATCH COMMUNITY GARDEN, WHAT SHOULD I DO? WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY FUND? WHAT ELSE WILL THE PARKS AND GREEN SPACES LEVY FUND?