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The Brief
- Neighbors are coming together to create and build a community garden in North Oakland.
- After getting Caltrans permitting complete, organizers need volunteers and funding.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Neighbors are taking matters into their own hands to beautify Oakland by turning a blighted overpass near Temescal into a community garden.
Neglected overpass is a blank canvas
Where many see a dumping spot and graffiti, Sidewalk Trees and Gardens sees a blank canvas at the corner of 54th Street and Shattuck Avenue near Temescal.
“I see beautiful flowers, kids running around, swing sets, a dog park right across the street,” said Vincent Kitirattragarn.…