This land is your land–so grab your gloves, don your hat, and dig into our fun & eco-friendly volunteer gardening program.
About the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division
About the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division
The Public Space & Urban Forestry Division works to design, protect and maintain the city’s public realm. Our mission is twofold: 1) We plan the renovation and development of parks, plazas, streetscapes, and open spaces; and, 2) We work to increase, manage and care for the urban tree canopy.
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Programs & Initiatives
Our Urban Ag program brought first Urban Ag Ordinance in New England, the Urban Ag Ambassadors program, new farms, and more.
ArtFarm is Somerville’s proposal for a self-sustaining art and urban agriculture laboratory designed to foster community engagement and creativity.
Help us stop black swallow-wort and other unwanted plants.
Related News
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Somerville City Council’s Revised Tree Ordinance in Effect
On June 27, 2019, the Somerville City Council passed a Tree Preservation Ordinance (Ord. #2019-15) with new requirements for the removal of trees on private property.
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Task Force Releases Recommendations for Creating More Open Space in Somerville
The City of Somerville Open Space Creation Task Force recently released a strategy memo with recommendations on new and innovative approaches for the creation of more open space in Somerville, the most densely populated city in New England.
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Renovated East Somerville School Field Ribbon Cutting August 27
Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Ward 1 City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin on Tuesday, August 27, at 11 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the East Somerville School Field, located at 50 Cross St. The ceremony will celebrate the refurbishment of the existing synthetic turf field.
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POSTPONED: Pedestrian Path at Former Powder House Community School to Close for Approximately 4 Months for Park Construction
As part of the ongoing reconstruction of the former Powder House Community School, located at 1060 Broadway, the pedestrian walkway connecting Broadway and Holland St.
Programs & Initiatives
This land is your land–so grab your gloves, don your hat, and dig into our fun & eco-friendly volunteer gardening program.
Our Urban Ag program brought first Urban Ag Ordinance in New England, the Urban Ag Ambassadors program, new farms, and more.
ArtFarm is Somerville’s proposal for a self-sustaining art and urban agriculture laboratory designed to foster community engagement and creativity.
Help us stop black swallow-wort and other unwanted plants.
Related News
-
Somerville City Council’s Revised Tree Ordinance in Effect
On June 27, 2019, the Somerville City Council passed a Tree Preservation Ordinance (Ord. #2019-15) with new requirements for the removal of trees on private property.
-
Task Force Releases Recommendations for Creating More Open Space in Somerville
The City of Somerville Open Space Creation Task Force recently released a strategy memo with recommendations on new and innovative approaches for the creation of more open space in Somerville, the most densely populated city in New England.
-
Renovated East Somerville School Field Ribbon Cutting August 27
Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Ward 1 City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin on Tuesday, August 27, at 11 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the East Somerville School Field, located at 50 Cross St. The ceremony will celebrate the refurbishment of the existing synthetic turf field.
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POSTPONED: Pedestrian Path at Former Powder House Community School to Close for Approximately 4 Months for Park Construction
As part of the ongoing reconstruction of the former Powder House Community School, located at 1060 Broadway, the pedestrian walkway connecting Broadway and Holland St.