tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3327199156723775105.post4788489757665632469..comments2023-10-09T02:11:55.432-07:00Comments on Neil Pilling Greens Councillor Glen Eira: Community gardens in Glen EiraCr. Neil Pillinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11254296447012656241noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3327199156723775105.post-83006848670286086342012-07-04T21:57:29.146-07:002012-07-04T21:57:29.146-07:00I am currently investigating the potential for an ...I am currently investigating the potential for an area in the Moorleigh Community Centre in Bignell Road to be used as a community garden - perfect location and perfect fit. I want to prepare a professional plan to Council and am currently negotiating with like minded individuals/groups in the local area. I am pleased to find a Councillor who will support the idea and will be in touch soon. Our Council recently had to hold a discussion on composting in St Kilda - surely we can do better than that. I envisage a garden similar to VegOut - welcome to all, not just plot holders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3327199156723775105.post-17218526317073151822012-06-15T01:00:32.099-07:002012-06-15T01:00:32.099-07:00i would welcome a community garden as it provides ...i would welcome a community garden as it provides an opportunity to eat fresh produce and appreciate the efforts involvedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3327199156723775105.post-47331222129417432702011-08-05T06:19:54.813-07:002011-08-05T06:19:54.813-07:00The racecourse is definitely included in the GE op...The racecourse is definitely included in the GE open space figures. The middle of the course would be a great space for a community garden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3327199156723775105.post-91794371513669369042011-08-04T21:52:04.596-07:002011-08-04T21:52:04.596-07:00"Yes it true", open space is in far to s..."Yes it true", open space is in far to short supply to turn any existing open space into a community garden. But plans could be put in place to buy land for the purpose. So much cash has been raised by selling council land that some could be clawed back if the will was there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3327199156723775105.post-10355380409275246592011-08-04T05:47:53.319-07:002011-08-04T05:47:53.319-07:00While I like this idea and it's worked very we...While I like this idea and it's worked very well for other Councils, there is such a paucity of open space in Glen Eira that we cannot afford the luxury of giving it over to the select few able to obtain a plot. Any open space that becomes available (if not sold off) should be shared by ALL residents to exercise, communicate and relax - there is already too high a percentage given over to sport, which the majority of residents do not engage in. <br /><br />I stand to be corrected, but I understand that when calculating Glen Eira's open space (1.4 h. per 1,000 people) the Crown Land at Caulfield Racecourse is included, even though it is not equitably shared, so we are actually far worse off than we are lead to believe.<br /><br />The land grab of parkland for the GESAC car park is an example of yet further loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3327199156723775105.post-80933248012472104292011-07-30T05:28:38.747-07:002011-07-30T05:28:38.747-07:00Yes.
Booran Road reservoir would be an ideal loca...Yes.<br /><br />Booran Road reservoir would be an ideal location. Probably wouldn't need all the space - could have half as community garden and half as park/indigenous garden/urban forest.<br /><br />And may be able to retain part of the reservoir structure as a feature.<br /><br />I'd really like to see you push this one Neil.Glen Huntlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436880034679823091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3327199156723775105.post-39495058861959507902011-07-26T00:21:47.300-07:002011-07-26T00:21:47.300-07:00Great idea, we are decades behind this issue. But ...Great idea, we are decades behind this issue. But the question is were do we put this community asset.<br /><br />I would say! because of Glen Eira's chronic lack of open space, that is ever decreasing.<br /><br />Funny how open space can always be found and voted into extinction to provide car parking but a community garden "no way Jose"<br /><br />I think the only answer is land has to be acquired for the purpose. <br /><br />Packer Park bowling club would have been a possibility and people did suggest it, but instead we got a joke of plan handed down from high that no one wanted.<br /><br />There is always the upcoming reservoir site<br />and many people would like to see it happen there. Even areas inside the race-course would be suitable.<br /><br />I suggest money from the open space levy be used to purchase land bordering a existing park, specificity for this purpose. <br /><br />Otherwise nothing will ever be found, and what ever is, will be eaten-up by sporting clubs and car parks.<br /><br />Can you or anyone else think of any areas that could be used as a community garden?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3327199156723775105.post-6924233152964221662011-07-25T16:20:00.226-07:002011-07-25T16:20:00.226-07:00Dear Cr. This is a welcome idea, many people in Gl...Dear Cr. This is a welcome idea, many people in Glen Eira live in small homes with little or no garden area. A community garden would be a good idea. I sold my home in Ormond years ago after my partner died. I miss the wonderful garden I had.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com