apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

This story in Dwell Magazine relates how Martin was able to change her extra-wide sidewalks into a 15 by 6-foot garden, with plenty of space remaining for pedestrians to walk freely. Turns out that the minimum width requirement for walkways in SF is four feet, though many are much wider. After her experience, Martin created an organization called Plant SF which helps residents easily navigate the city's guidelines in order to convert the extra concrete area around their homes to permeable landscaping. We love how the garden project was able to create a sense of community in Martin's neighborhood, which you can read about here. So inspiring.

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