Tuesday, September 7, 2010

NYC Community Garden "Compromise" ?

City officials will announce greater protections for community gardens this week, but a source says the new rules stop short of guaranteeing their existence.
City officials will announce greater protections for community gardens this week, but a source told the Daily News that the new rules stop short of guaranteeing their existence.  (Photo: Keh for the NY Daily News) 

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City officials eager to quash a green rebellion are planning to announce a compromise this week on the fate of community gardens, according to the New York Daily News. 

A source familiar with the city's latest proposal says new guidelines would give gardens more protections from development - but would stop short of guaranteeing their existence.

"Legally, nothing is permanent, but we need to make protections stronger," said a city source who saw a draft of proposed new rules.

The rules would require the city to give the community additional notice if a garden might be threatened and would give extra protections to gardens that are in good condition and where gardeners follow city rules.

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New York Daily News - September 7, 2010 - By Erin Einhorn

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