A few residents near the border between Polish Hill and Oakland have been planting and maintaining spaces of City land along Gold Way for a few years now. On occasion, City contractors spraying for weed control accidentally sprayed the cultivated areas with weed killer. These mistakes were frustrating for the residents who had purchased plants and bushes and spent hours tending these public green spaces.
Now, the PHCA Green Team, in collaboration with the Department of Public Works , has come up with a new effort to make sure that cultivated areas are not at risk for being sprayed. Polish Hill artist (and PHCA board member) Myra Falisz designed a No Spray sign, with the image of a flower and a butterfly. The DPW sign shop produced the signs. City crews installed the signs last week. The occasion was even marked by an article in the Post-Gazette.
We’re excited about this collaboration and look forward to seeing this area bloom and thrive as an example of what dedicated individuals can to make their community more beautiful.
(Photos by Alexis Miller)
