Temperance Alley design inspiration
Crispus Attucks Park
Crispus Attucks is an alley park in Bloomingdale that was once an abandoned telephone cable yard. Its memory garden is a beautiful example of how to create a calming oasis inside of the urban landscape.
Nature Sacred
Nature Sacred is a local organization that helps communities transform their green spaces into urban sanctuaries. Underneath each Nature Sacred bench is a guestbook where visitors can write share their reflections with the community.
Columbia Heights Green
Columbia Heights Green is a thriving community garden just north of Temperance Alley. Not too long ago, it was a neglected parking lot. Over the last 10 years, the community has transformed it into one of the city’s most successful urban farms.
Common Good City Farm
Common Good City Farm is a place where D.C. residents can source fresh food, see sustainable urban agriculture in action, and gain exposure to concepts and skills to lead healthy lives.
Chloë Bass: Wayfinding
Chloë Bass is an artist who works in the medium of public parks. She places thought-provoking prompts along garden paths to encourage people to meditate with their friends & family on life’s most important questions.
Nowness Great Gardens
Nowness Great Gardens is a fantastic YouTube series that catalogues some of the greatest gardens and gardeners in the world and tells the story behind how they came to be.