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Residents propose perennial garden and youth-education space for 64 West Ross to Land Bank; council says Land Bank decides
Summary
A neighborhood-led proposal seeks to buy 64 West Ross from the Land Bank and turn it into a perennial flower garden and outdoor youth-education space; councilmembers said the Land Bank has final authority and indicated they will consider a resolution.
Jamie Smith, a Wilkes-Barre resident and local arts educator, addressed the May 22 council to describe a proposal submitted to the Land Bank to purchase 64 West Ross and convert it into a perennial flower garden and outdoor youth-education space.
Smith said approximately 50 residents, organizations and businesses support the plan and provided the council copies of letters and a proposal; she said the project would host…
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