It’s rare when a group of citizens form an activist group, garner support of City and County officials and raise funds from donors, foundations and tax dollars to buy land and turn it into a park. That’s the story of the Southeast Greenway [...]
Did you know that six schools are within walking distance of the Southeast Greenway? This summer, Sonoma Land Trust piloted the ArtSY for Parks (Art, Science and Youth) program to empower middle school students who live near the Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway [...]
Now that the acquisition of the Southeast Greenway property is complete, the next phase is the creation of a Park Master Plan using community-driven design. The Southeast Greenway Campaign and its partners are working hard to raise money to fund this critical planning process [...]
Supervisor Susan Gorin has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Southeast Greenway since she took office. At the City’s December celebration, Gorin spoke about the project as “bookending” her career. She advocated for it early on and now, as she prepares for retirement, is elated to see the land officially transferred to the City [...]