Saturday, June 22
Safe Streets/Beautiful Blocks

20th and Carpenter Clean-and-Green kickoff
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mayor Street at 20th & Carpenter

This former drug corner, the site of a 1994 drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a seven-year-old child, is within two blocks of three churches, two schools and a senior center. It's also seen by thousands of people every day as they ride to work on the northbound #17 bus. For these thousands of people, it is the gateway to the South of South neighborhood.

Thanks to the police protection provided by the Philadelphia Police Department's Operation SAFE STREETS, the corner's many vacant lots are ready to be cleaned, greened, and transformed from eyesores into assets. Northwest South Philly is poised to make it happen, in partnership with city agencies, local churches, and area businesses.

• A Stroll Past Our Lots -- check out these gardens- and parks-to-be with our interactive map
• Plans and Partners for June 22
• How You Can Help

Additional SAFE STREETS/BEAUTIFUL BLOCKS cleanups are planned for the 30th, 36th and the 48th wards this summer. Use this form to get on the mailing list for more information.