Code,700021
Interviewer,Michelle Epps
Interviewee,Matthew Pietro
Date,5/3/10
Abstract,Matthew Pietro discusses his involvement in the Re-Imagining Cleveland project.
Tags,"Reimagining Cleveland, Neighborhood Progress Inc., gardens, urban gardens, agriculture, Cedar-Central, Central neighborhood"
Special Notes,
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0,Introductions. Background.
1,Coming to Cleveland. Lives in Ohio City.
2,Majored in Sustainability at Baldwin Wallace.
3,Central Roots project is on the east side of Cleveland and why he chose that area.
4,Food deserts in Cleveland.
5,Became interested in food sustainability in college.
6,Created a major at Baldwin Wallace for sustainability. Describes the community where his garden is.
7,Describes the surrounding community.
8,Demolition of houses and burying basements.
9,How the community feels about the garden.
10,Crime and illegal activity.
11,How he found out about the grant.
12,The grant writing process.
13,Reasons he got involved in the project.
14,The garden site.
15,What they want to grow.
16,Main goal is to sell the produce in or around the area.
17,Partnering with vocational guidance services.
18,"Doing a weekly garden stand, selling at farmer's markets and selling on restaurants."
19,Doing the work themselves and gaining volunteers.
20,Communicating through the Re-Imagining Cleveland website and talking to people personally.
21,Taking precaution against lead inside plants.
22,Partnering with other gardens.
23,Getting the site ready for planting.
24,cont'd.
25,cont'd.
26,The future of the garden and its impact on the community.
27,His volunteer experience.
28,"Did not attend the workshops, but is looking forward to attending one."
29,Ultimate goal is to have the land be used in some way.
30,What the project needs.
31,This garden is a learning experience as it is the first one he has done.
32,Other needs of the project.
33,cont'd.
34,The history of the Central neighborhood.
35,cont'd.
36,Expectations for the first year's completion of the project
37,Plans for the next five years.
38,cont'd.
39,What the garden site looks like.
40,cont'd.
41,Plans to display art on the site.
42,Wants to focus on the current 5 years of development.
43,End of interview.