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Today Mayor Dyer will
“work-along” with students from Nap Ford Community School and
Leu Gardens staff to plant a community garden. As part of “Green
Works Orlando,” Mayor Dyer is implementing a community garden.
Community gardens are an important tool in engaging children and
adults in beautifying the neighborhood, while educating the
community on the importance of locally-grown plants and
vegetables.
Under the “Green Works Orlando” banner, the City has
established five “pillars” that will serve as the operational
foundation of the plan: energy efficiencies and green buildings;
transportation; sustainable infrastructure and conservation;
green spaces; and advocacy and education.
The 19’ x 16’ community garden will consist of organically
grown tomatoes, cauliflower, collards, cabbage, broccoli,
mustard, turnips, flowers and herbs.
History of Work-Alongs
As part of Mayor Dyer’s commitment to providing citizens
with the high quality service they have come to expect, he
participates in monthly work-alongs with various City staff.
Mayor Dyer has worked with Code Enforcement Officers, went
door-to-door with Orlando Police Officers delivering valuable
City information to residents in the Parramore Heritage
Neighborhood, assisted City staff with aquatic weed spraying in
the Clear Lake aquatic community, and worked in the customer
service and development review areas of Permitting Services.
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