Feldman describes Woziniak as a "community catalyst." In just under two months of closing on the lot next to her home, Woziniak had transformed the space into the Old Aurora Community Garden where friends and neighbors are encouraged to garden and harvest the growing greens. "These formerly vacant properties are becoming more safe and secure," Feldman says. "It's now clear that someone owns them and is taking care of them, which helps stabilize the neighborhoods." Photo 7 of 8 in Growing Home New Orleans by Miyoko Ohtake

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Feldman describes Woziniak as a "community catalyst." In just under two months of closing on the lot next to her home, Woziniak had transformed the space into the Old Aurora Community Garden where friends and neighbors are encouraged to garden and harvest the growing greens. "These formerly vacant properties are becoming more safe and secure," Feldman says. "It's now clear that someone owns them and is taking care of them, which helps stabilize the neighborhoods."