About this Project:

The Gore Street Community Garden in Mission Hill opened in May 2022, transforming a vacant lot into a community greenspace after years of grassroots effort led by Mary Ann Nelson and supported by Mission Hill Health Movement. Designed by COGdesign’s Laura Feddersen, the garden features raised beds, an education area, and accessible infrastructure to foster community connection and sustainable food growth. Funded through city grants and volunteer support, the project reflects the determination of local residents to preserve urban greenspace amidst development pressures. The garden now serves as a place for gardening, learning, and gathering, embodying the resilience and vision of the Mission Hill community.