Features of Paradise Parking Plots
Paradise Parking Plots exists to improve food access, build community, and foster economic independence among the refugee and immigrant community in South King County. It's a place to grow delicious and healthy food, but it's also much more!
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44 in-ground and 6 above-ground garden beds allow refugee and immigrant gardeners to freely plant food that often reminds them of home.
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With the help of 4 cisterns, up to 16,000 gallons of rainwater can be stored at Paradise Parking Plots.
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Three methods of composting makes the Paradise Parking Plots less reliant and more resilient.
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Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden is home to five rain gardens.
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The first installment at Paradise Parking Plots demonstrated an organic growing technique and engaged the community during the initial phases of the garden.
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Upon completion, this space will grow food and mitigate annual flooding.