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Establish a core group
Prepare to use the space
Decide how the space will be used
Create a garden layout
Create a crop plan
Plan work parties
Raise money
Give yourselves a name.
Identify shared values and write a mission statement.
Share your vision!
Get some press
Spread the word through: flyers; blogs; social media; etc.
Present your plan to your stakeholders
Meet with the Community Board, your City Council representative, other community organizations and local government officials.
Make a letterhead. Write thank you notes and emails.
Build a record of support - get letters of support.
Have larger, open neighborhood meetings to share your progress and get feedback. Your group's idea will change. Be open to it.
Owner cannot be found. They are deceased or moved away a long time ago. Are there taxes owed? Liens?
Have you been on the lot for 21+ years?
Yes: Explore Adverse Posession
No
Work with your council person
Condemn the parcel
Use courts to get City Ownership
Dedicate for community use
Bring to sheriff's sale
Place initial bid
Bid at sale (10% down) - risk of other bids.
Work through the courts
Is there a structure on the parcel? Look into conservatorship.
Raise an estate
You found them! Ask the owner for permission. Owners benefit from greening and stewardship
Ask owner to donate (donor-taker program)
Purchase from owner
Lease the land. Terms?
Go to Philly Landworks and fill out an Expression of Interest (EOI)
Get a tracking number
Request goes to angency with the title
Evaluation
Get a letter from your City Council representative
Get a 1-year interum use agreement
City Planning
Board approval
PHDC: All set!
PRA, DNP: City Council Ordanance
All set!
Purchase
At market rate
For discounted or nominal fee
Side Lot
Lease for up to 5 years
Contact info?