Spaces to Places

Pamelas Garden

Pamela’s vision for the vacant lot: "I will establish a youth garden in South Cumminsville to revitalize our community, build awareness, and educate the children and community on how to grow our own fruits and vegetables. I will eliminate blight and create a place where people can come together to create, enjoy, explore, and learn." This project aimed to create a welcoming place for people to gather, create, explore, and learn, while celebrating and strengthening the community’s connection to the Mill Creek West Branch. Ultimately, the site has become a shared landscape that fosters ecological, educational, and social growth within South Cumminsville.

Before Pamela Woods brought her vision to the lot, the land had been an eyesore for years, garnering over 60 complaints and violations for overgrown invasive weeds, litter, illegal dumping, junk cars, and more. Mrs. Woods and her husband obtained ownership of the property in 2020 and worked diligently to remediate the once-vacant lot. They kept the lot mowed and free of litter and added flower planters and other decorative elements to the site. With the help of Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, the site has transformed into a community space that engages residents with their environment.

3900 Herron Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45223

South Cumminsville, 2021 - 2023.

Located at 3900 Herron Avenue, Pamela’s Garden is a vibrant community green space designed to foster connection between residents of South Cumminsville and the natural environment. Rooted in principles of sustainability and community-focused design, the project combines productive landscapes with shared spaces to support education, stewardship, and social interaction.

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BLOC Ministries | $17,935.00

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati | $9,167.00

Peaslee Neighborhood Center | $24,300.00

Powerful Pollinators(B the Keeper) | $4,089.07

Price Hill Safety CAT | $2,832.60

Robert O'Neal Multicultural Arts Center | $46,981.00

Seven Hills Neighborhood Housing | $25,000.00

Timeless Cares & Narci Entertainment | $30,000.00

Walnut Hills Area Council | $6,000.00

Young CEO | $27,000.00

Before Pamela Woods brought her vision to the lot, the land had been an eyesore for years, garnering over 60 complaints and violations for overgrown invasive weeds, litter, illegal dumping, junk cars, and more. Mrs. Woods and her husband obtained ownership of the property in 2020 and worked diligently to remediate the once-vacant lot. They kept the lot mowed and free of litter and added flower planters and other decorative elements to the site. With the help of Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, the site has transformed into a community space that engages residents with their environment.

Located at 3900 Herron Avenue, Pamela’s Garden is a vibrant community green space designed to foster connection between residents of South Cumminsville and the natural environment. Rooted in principles of sustainability and community-focused design, the project combines productive landscapes with shared spaces to support education, stewardship, and social interaction.