CLCA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Mission Statement
CLCA serves and protects the interests of its members, promotes professionalism, and advances public awareness of the landscape industry.

Chapter Project: Call for Projects

The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association is now accepting applications for a small community landscape project. The Chapter Project is an annual event where our members graciously donate their time and expertise to build a garden in one day that fills a need in our community. Last year, we added irrigation systems and enhanced the garden beds with new plants at Stevenson House in Palo Alto. The project was a huge success, and I want to thank everyone who participated.

Below is the criteria sheet that is basically the application by answering each question in letter form. If you know of a project that may meet these criteria, please pass this along to the organization and submit an application by regular mail, e-mail or fax to the contact information below. We select each project carefully, considering the following criteria:

• Who will this project benefit?
• Design: Has the project already been designed, or will we need to provide design services?
• Location: Where is the project? How visible is the project to the public?
• Budget: Is there any budget available for materials, debris box, lunches, etcÉ?
• Site Amenities: Are bathrooms, water, electrical outlets, etc. available? Is there a secure area to store equipment & materials over night?
• Staff Support: Is anyone available to provide lunches, beverages (soda, water, etc.)? Will we have access to utilities (electric panel, water meter, etc.)?
• Existing Conditions: Is much demolition needed? Can weeds be sprayed and removed prior to the project date?
• Duration of project: Can the project be built in one day?
• Maintenance: Is there a budget available to maintain the project once it has been installed?
• Need: What is the level of need of the project recipients?
• Is staff available to promote the project in the local media (press releases to local media, elected representatives, etc.)?
• How will CLCA benefit from providing service for the project (permanently affixed placard or sign)?