The City partners with neighborhoods to transform underutilized or blighted areas into vibrant community spaces, enhancing neighborhood beautification, deterring crime, fostering healthy environments, and driving economic growth. Projects come in different forms (urban farms, community gardens, green infrastructure for stormwater control, passive recreational areas, etc.) and are implemented through volunteers and community partnerships.

City Farm TLH - In October 2020, the City developed an urban farm on a vacant, underutilized, City-owned parcel at 530 Kissimmee Street. It serves as a training location for aspiring urban farmers and a source for fresh produce for the surrounding neighborhood. The farm is just one of several projects the City is working on collaboratively with residents of Greater Bond in support of the Greater Bond Neighborhood First Plan.

Graffiti to Mural – Transforming walls that are frequently tagged with graffiti into a colorful reflection of the community. Experience around the world has shown that public art can be an effective way to combat graffiti and blight while beautifying the community and creating a sense of place. Learn more about the City’s Graffiti to Mural Program here.

Adopt A Street Litter Reduction - partnering with Keep Tallahassee Beautiful, a local non-profit organization, to keep the community litter-free, through the power of volunteer stewards. Community participation helps keep litter off City streets and out of rivers, lakes, and streams where it can affect wildlife and the water we use. If you or your organization would like to volunteer, visit KeepTallahasseeLeonCountyBeautiful.com. Once your organization is signed up, you will be provided with a starter kit of supplies including safety vests, trash grabbers and trash bags. An Adopt A Street sign with your organization's name on it will also be provided at the end of the street you adopted.

Pocket Parks– Converting vacant neighborhood lots into mini parks that support neighborhood beautification, discourage crime, and promote healthy environments. Pocket parks are temporary amenities designed to inspire revitalization of previously blighted lots and spur economic development. They come in different forms (community gardens, green infrastructure for stormwater control, passive recreational areas, etc.) and are implemented through volunteers and community partnerships. Contact the Housing and Community Resilience Department to get involved. Email sustainability@talgov.com or call 850-891-7007.