This Guide and Toolkit for New and Emerging Public Gardens charts the general sequence of steps required to create a public garden. Seeing the big picture is useful for communicating with stakeholders, creating alignment among team members, and benchmarking progress. The companion toolkit provides more detailed guidance and resources to use along the way.
Guide and Toolkit for New and Emerging Public Gardens

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