Neighborhood Gardens Trust
Land Trust
Mission or Purpose
The Neighborhood Gardens Trust (NGT) is a land trust dedicated to preserving and supporting community gardens and other shared open spaces across the city. NGT’s work is grounded in the belief that an equitable and sustainable city is one in which all neighborhoods have vibrant green spaces for residents to cultivate food, flowers, and community.
Contact Information
100 N. 20th Street
5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA, 19103
(215) 988-8800
http://www.ngtrust.org
Organizational Information
Type of Organization
Year Founded
1986
PA Counties of Operation
Adopted S&P
Yes
Land Conservation Figures in PA
Total Acres Conserved
11
Acres Owned
8
Other Acres Protected‡
3
Figures accurate as of 01/01/2020
Notes
† Pertains to land that has been acquired by the land trust and then reconveyed to a local, county or state, state or federal government entity for conservation purposes.
‡ Other pertains to assistance in transactions including preparation and negotiation work and/or the reconveyance of land to another private conservation organization.