Lynn studies launching “Groundwork Lynn” to care for Harbor Park and the waterfront
The city is studying whether to start a local Groundwork environmental group and is looking for residents to serve on the study’s steering committee.
The City of Lynn has started a study on whether to launch Groundwork Lynn, a local branch of the national Groundwork USA network of community environmental groups. Residents and community partners can apply now to serve on the study’s steering committee.
The city said a main goal is long-term care of Harbor Park, the 30-acre park on the South Harbor built on top of a capped landfill, and planning for a linked waterfront park system running from the Saugus River to the Nahant Causeway.
“Our city deserves dedicated attention to sustainable, localized development,” Mayor Jared C. Nicholson said in the city’s announcement.
What the study will look at
- Community needs and environmental conditions in Lynn’s Environmental Justice neighborhoods
- Which local organizations could partner
- Possible programs in environmental cleanup, youth leadership and job training, urban farming, and open space
- What it would take, in staff and money, to start and keep the group running
- An 18-month launch plan
The city is working with Groundwork Lawrence, Catalyst Collaboratives and the Essex County Community Foundation. Groundwork already has Massachusetts affiliates in Somerville, Lawrence and New Bedford, according to the city.
Join the steering committee: apply here.
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Sources: City of Lynn announcement via Lynn Community TV.
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