LOISAIDA

Description:

First created at the beginning of the 1970's thanks to the initiative of local residents, the Loisaida community gardens, of which there are about 60, stand out as one of the most interesting examples of New York's hidden green urban spaces. This book provides a history and a survey of these gardens which reflect strongly on the personal tastes and interests of the residents.

subjects: Lower East Side,  Botanical Garden,  Green Guerillas,  The Rites of Spring,  Liz Christy Garden,  Puerto Rican,  Save Our Gardens,  Brisas del Caribe,  All People's Garden,  Peace Corps-types,  Michela Pasquali,  Jardín de la Esperanza,  Earth Celebrations,  Bello Amanecer Borincano,  Adam Purple,  Casita Garden,  Garden of Eden,  Kenkelaba House Garden,  Mendez Mural Garden,  New York,  Gordon Matta Clark,  Community High School,  Parque de la Tranquilidad,  Angel Aponte,  Post-flower Power Generation,  Community gardens,  Urban beautification

People: Pasquali Michela

Places: Lower East Side,  Manhattan,  New York