Check out this petition!
Right now, the strip of land between our sidewalks and streets sits mostly empty. It could be feeding us instead.
I started a petition asking our city to allow residents to plant food in residential swales. I've seen what growing and sharing food does for a neighborhood—it brings people together, cuts down on food insecurity, and honestly? It makes our streets feel alive instead of wasted.
Our current code says no. But other cities like Seattle already allow it, and they're thriving because of it. We could too. It's not complicated—it's just letting people use the space they already own to grow something real.
If you've ever thought, "Why is that strip of dirt just sitting there?" or felt the squeeze of rising food prices, or wanted your neighborhood to feel more connected, this matters. If this resonates with you, I'd love for you to consider signing and sharing it. What would you plant if you could?