Street Gardening in Mount Pleasant was last updated in 1996. Currently, residents are encouraged to adopt their neighbourhood street gardens, by staff, in response to enquires or when opportunities arise at neighbourhood meetings. Based on requests for information from the public, a new Green Streets Public Information Package has been developed, which includes a new brochure, fact sheets including planting, maintenance and safety guidelines available by mail or the city FAXback system and a new Green Streets web site. A copy of the new brochure is attached for information. This information will be available at community centres and neighbourhood meetings and through resident associations and NIST representatives.
Green space increases oxygen production, reduces rain water run off and provides bird habitat.
In addition, street gardening contributes positively to the increased social interaction of families and neighbours and to the overall quality of life in the city. Based on the Mount Pleasant experience, expanding the program will not impact existing City staff who maintain the landscape on City streets. A copy of this report has been provided to CUPE local 1004. The development of the Green Streets brochure, FAXback system and Web site, will provide the residents of Vancouver with information on street gardening in their neighbourhood. You can send us email .