#SaveTheGarden
The City of Clearwater plans to sell a public street — and we need your help to protect it. We invite you to catch OUR VISION of transforming this space into a vibrant green area where all Clearwater residents can connect with our shared history, celebrate the stories of those who built our community, and enjoy a beautiful walkway in the heart of downtown. Let’s preserve this public space for the people! And don't worry, we are keeping a one-way portion of the street open for all of us to have easy access into downtown!
You can help us by doing the following:
Support the movement
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We are a small group of friends volunteering our time and talent to make this garden a reality. This month, we need to raise money to cover our costs in planning. Your donation empowers us to submit the BEST proposal we can. We have the following expenses:
- Land Use Attorney
- Architect
- Park Designer
- Media & Publicity
- Video Production
- Website
- Promotional Materials
- Social Media Ads
🙏 Countdown To The Vote!🙏Â
On May 15th, 2025 the Clearwater City Council will hopefully vote in favor of The Garden.
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About us!
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We are a volunteer-led coalition of Clearwater residents working to preserve and tell the true story of our city — starting with Garden Avenue, once the entryway to a vibrant African American community.
Our vision goes beyond building a park. This is a history preservation effort.
We are reclaiming public land to create a welcoming green space downtown — a physical place where people can gather, reflect, and reconnect. But just as importantly, we are curating the oral histories of those who shaped Clearwater’s past. Through multimedia exhibits, community storytelling, and interactive displays, we are honoring the legacy of everyday heroes: teachers, veterans, and families who made this city what it is.
This space will serve as the launch point for a citywide walking tour that celebrates Clearwater’s unsung legends — across neighborhoods, races, and generations. Our goal is to build a living museum without walls: one that educates, inspires, and unites.
This is more than land. This is legacy.
đź’Ą Join the movement. Spread the word. #SaveTheGarden
Sign Our Petition
Save Our City’s Memories
We, the residents of Clearwater, stand for preserving our public land and honoring the rich African American history — as well as the stories of all who lived, worked, and played along Garden Avenue. Say YES to a public green space for all, and NO to giving more downtown land to the Church of Scientology. Let’s protect our past and shape a future that reflects all of Clearwater’s people.
Our Plan
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Preserve the Opportunity.
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Urge the City Council to preserve all opportunities and improve plans for community use of this land for everyone before they decide to sell the property.
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Negotiate with the City.
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Meet with each council member and the city manager to cast our vision and incorporate their suggestions.
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Win the Proposal!
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When the City Council votes on May 15, 2025, we hope to win the bid and build our memorial garden for the city!
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 Stories from The Garden
This project will feature many stories that will be experienced through multimedia (QR code technology). We will curate a library of inspiring stories from the old days of downtown Clearwater. We intend this garden to be the start of a long walking trail that continues throughout the city!
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We want to hear from you!
