Construction of the Glen Park Community Garden expansion kicked-off on Monday, November 20. — Photo courtesy of City of Somerville.

The City of Somerville kicked-off the construction of the Glen Park Community Garden expansion on Monday, November 20. Area residents and others joined Mayor Katjana Ballantyne in celebrating more inclusive access to community gardening amenities in Somerville.

This project began in 2017 with the acquisition of a residential property with the intention of expanding the existing community garden at Glen Park. After demolishing the house, completing design, and hiring a contractor, they are now ready to begin construction.

The new garden will feature 18 raised beds with different levels of accessibility (including accessible beds for gardeners in a wheelchair), a new shed, new spigots, and a renovated gathering area outside of the garden.

Support and funding come from the Community Preservation Commission with funds from the Community Preservation Act and the Community Development Block Grant Program.