Present: Rachel Bennish, Elliot Gonzalez, Shelby Sanchez, Alley, Joseph Martinez, Brian Bello, Doug Bailey
Informational meeting: Questions asked by new and old members:
How much is the city saying it will cost to put in new soil?
9 million dollars to put all new soil in. Doug Bailey, a retired landscaper and nursery owner went to the roof and explained that it was good soil and that plants will grow in it if planted.
If the problem is leaking, how will the native garden stop that?
There is a technique called thatching in which a layer of mulch is put at the bottem of the plant of plot then added to the top to absorb the water. It has been done to other green rooftops to reduce leaks by 50-70%
New Ideas:
-Once the park is up and running; have film screenings like other parks do during the summer.
-Get Suja Lowenthal a part of the project
-check out permaculture.org
-We could host events at the park on Elm and Broadway
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The next Second Sat Artwalk on October 11th will have a "Thought Walk".. you are welcome to make your presence known at www.myspace.com/artwalkLBC (and, as you know, EVfriends.com and LBweekly.com )
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