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The People's Garden

Coordinates: 40°41′30.5″N 73°55′32″W / 40.691806°N 73.92556°W / 40.691806; -73.92556
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The People's Garden is a community garden established by Hernan Pagan in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, United States. It is located on Broadway between Van Buren Street and Bushwick Avenue.[1]

History

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This garden started as the Green Avenue Block Association Garden, but was later renamed the People’s Garden. Known for its salsa dance parties and many other community events, the space is a gathering place created for and by the community.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Phillips, Maya (24 August 2020). "Outdoors in Bushwick, Gardens of Theatrical Discovery". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  2. ^ Edwards, Jessy (2 April 2021). "Community Pitches in for Hernan Pagan, Heart of Bushwick's 'People's Garden'". BK Reader. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2021.

40°41′30.5″N 73°55′32″W / 40.691806°N 73.92556°W / 40.691806; -73.92556