Groundwork Portland is the primary non-profit in the Portland metro area focused on brownfields redevelopment and conversion of such land into greenspace, parks, community gardens, and multi-purpose sites.

[Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant]

Groundwork Portland uses a community-led process to reclaim and restore land, build awareness of environmental justice issues, and create long-term civic engagement and leadership opportunities for communities of color, low-income residents, and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds to influence development in their neighborhoods and region overtime, calling for more equitable distribution of natural resource assets.

NEW, Free Monthly Garden Workshop Series at Emerson Street Garden!

See Emerson Street Garden Page for details

or email emersonstreetgarden@gmail.com

Groundwork Portland Videos:

Emerson Street Garden -  Cassie and Joanne

It Takes a Village: Groundwork Portland and Emerson Garden in Part 2