Day Avenue Pocket Park
Beginning in 2021, Old Southwest, Inc. committed to transforming and maintaining two vacant lots at the corner of Day Avenue SW and 8th Street as a “Pocket Park” that features native plants to attract and support pollinators and urban wildlife. This project is ongoing. It has been recognized by Roanoke City Storm Water and Trees Roanoke as a model for how urban neighborhoods can have a positive impact on environmental sustainability, clean air, and clean water. In 2023 it earned a Neighborhood Improvement Award from the City of Roanoke.
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