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Farmers Branch board says community garden stays in place for now while city identifies two potential relocation sites
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Board heard updates that the community garden on church-owned land will remain supported for the coming budget year while staff and council identify two possible city-owned alternative sites and gather more detailed site information.
The Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation Board was told the community garden currently operating on church-owned land will remain where it is for the near term, even as city officials identify two potential replacement sites and seek more information on their suitability.
Board and staff members said the garden, which produces a large volume of donated produce and is supported by staff with water and supplies, is located on property owned by a nearby church and therefore not guaranteed long-term. Parks and Recreation Director Robert Diaz told the board city council members have identified two possible alternative locations: a sloped parcel south of Manske Library and north of the fire station on Webb Chapel Road, and a second site described…
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