Some examples I found online are more decorative, others are more of expressive art pieces. All bring color, joy and light to a cold tool to separate space. I have begun to appreciate chainlink fences because they are so versatile and the perfect infrastructure to art by weaving hold color and texture through the wire.

I started dreaming up seed bomb dispensers around the city. How magnificent would it be for the community to have wildflowers and pollinator plant seeds at the ready, to help activate empty lots and underutilized urban land? It could bring more joy for humans, more pollinators to the city, and improve the soil quality while…

Marty, site caretaker for the Greeley Food Forest and I planned and organized a work party day. Marty wanted to  work on the land, clear out invasive species, and create a welcoming feel to the space. This site is in a challenging location: no car access, difficult to find, no running water or restroom facilities…

Intersection Repair Preparation and Day of Checklist  Intersection Preparation Needs  _ It’s best to sweep and the clean the surface of the street first, a few days in advance so that the street has time to dry.  Done with a few friends, this is actually fun and a good workout, too. _ A few friends. _Water…

Sample Workparty Agenda  7:30am- 8am Breakfast with Organizers 8:00am- 8:30am Set out food and drinks 8:30am- 9am Prepare all hands-on projects with specific tools/materials, safety protocol etc. 9am- 9:30am Sign-in 9:30am- 10am Circle up intros from organizers and participants 10am- 12:30am Hands on Projects Round 1 Sheet Mulching (Stephanie)  Need Cardboard, Mulch, 3 shovels, wheelbarrow …

One of the last weeks of the placemaking program we went over how to organize a successful workshop with everyone. I hope to reference this handout anytime I organize an event. Preparation beforehand Make sure tools are accounted for (consider marking tools you don’t want to lose with a checklist to be returned at the…

I tabled the City Repair booth at the Mindful Consumption Fair at PSU. We taught people to make their own teabags filled with homemade herbs while talking about the power of City Repair. I enjoyed talking to people about the core values of City Repair and how they could get involved. The tea bag project…

Pitch a Tent was held the day before the Historical Portland Rose Parade. This event, initiated in order to advocate for houseless folks is carefully planned to begin the day before the parade. The City of Portland allows Parade viewers to camp overnight on the parade route to claim their spots, but every other night…