It’s never too soon to reach out to neighbors and community organizations to introduce your idea for a vacant lot!

Check out some design ideas and work your lot to address the interests and needs of your community.

Find a lot that fits your project idea and learn how to look into the history and current state of your lot.

Got a lot in mind and a project design? Check in with your neighbors and community organizations to ask for support and funding.

If you’re not planning to dish out the dough for your project on your own, there four main ways you can fund your vacant lot idea.

Before you get any further, make sure to take the steps to get access to the lot and approval for the work you plan to do.

Ready to start building? Put out a call for volunteers to help with the heavy lifting.

It’s finally time to grab a shovel, and get to work. Learn where to get materials, and how to build your project with the help of volunteers.

Woohoo! It’s time to celebrate! You’ve finished building your vacant lot project, so what’s next?