19th St. Community Farm

ABOUT THE SITE

This site was purchased by the City in 2019 using a combination of of General Funds and Community Development Block Grant Funds to be used as an agricultural space. The site is roughly 8000 square feet and has been vacant for over 20 years. 

CURRENT STATUS

The project is divided into two phases.  Phase 1 will involve basic infrastructure, such as leveling, border fence upgrades and water connections.  These initial plans have been put out for bids.  Once received and reviewed, it will need approval by City Council.  We expect to have construction on Phase 1 in early 2025.

Phase 2 will work to incorporate suggestions garnered from our design workshops and subsequent conversations and input.  We are currently preparing design options that we feel best reflect what we have heard, taking into account available funding and efficient use of those funds.  These are going to be presented to the Community for input during the two meetings below.  In addition, we will be presenting to the Recreation and Parks Commission for their feedback as well.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Thursday, December 5, 2024

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Thelma Terry Room @ Virginia Avenue Park

2200 Virginia Avenue, 90404

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/92892507465

SOCIAL MEDIA

Highlights from the previous workshops can be found @sustainablesamo on Instagram.

OTHER INFORMATION

To visit our main Community Garden page, which contains information about other Public Programs and the Community Garden Plot Application, please click here.

If you are interested in upcoming events at our gardens or around Santa Monica, visit the Events page by CLICKING HERE.

If you would like to be part of the Steering Committee, please submit your name HERE.