Lots of Green Reuse Program

Lots of Green was the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC)’s vacant land reuse program, which operated cleanups and volunteer workdays in strategic neighborhoods, as well as vacant land reuse classes, microgrant programs, and competitions that catalyzed new projects around the city. Through this program, lots in strategic neighborhoods were converted into native planting sites, pocket parks, and side yard expansions.

The YNDC also established 5 community gardens on vacant land, which provide space for neighbors to produce fresh foods to feed their families. All of these strategies for vacant land reuse serve to both improve the quality of life for residents and transform the physical landscape of neighborhoods.