Hear the history of GrowNYC’s Green Space program from Gerard Lordahl, former Director of Green Space at GrowNYC and Lenny Librizzi, Former Director of Green Infrastructure at GrowNYC.
Gerard and Lenny’s story is deeply woven into the fabric of NYC’s community garden movement. They joined GrowNYC at a pivotal time – when grassroots organizers were reclaiming abandoned lots and reimagining them as spaces for community, healing, and growth. Together, they helped turn those dreams into reality, supporting hundreds of gardens across the five boroughs and mentoring countless gardeners, volunteers, and environmental stewards along the way.