Stone Avenue Branch Learning Garden
Bro0klyn, NY
Collaborating with the Horticultural Society to transform long-derelict outdoor spaces into dynamic and welcoming community learning environments
The Stone Avenue Learning Garden transformed an under-utilized lot into a community space. The garden’s quilt-like arrangement of planter beds was inspired by a quilt from the underground railroad on display inside the library. In support of the garden serving as a diverse and vibrant community space, the garden beds are built to varying heights enable people of different ages and abilities to work together. A small shade structure allows for reading aloud and other activities. Use of salvaged bricks and donated plants allowed the garden to be realized within a minimal budget of $25,000.
Completion Date
2007
Collaborators
Queens Public Library
Horticultural Society NY
HSNY GreenTeam
Recognition
Urban Omnibus, “Turning Lemons into Learning Gardens,” 2009
Wall Street Journal, “Library Branches in Full Flower,” Ada Louise Huxtable, 2008