The flower van used by the Beautification Brigade
The planters on the Commons
Hardy hibiscus blooming on Sign Triangle
Bright Zinnias
Iris blooming on Dryden Road
Community Beautification
The primary goal of our Community Beautification program is to increase the perception of Ithaca and Tompkins County as an outstandingly beautiful community that is in sync with seasonal rhythms, that is easy for visitors to navigate, that is beautiful to live in and a joy to visit through the installation and maintenance of abundant plantings, particularly in areas where tourists go.
Contact
Janine Willis
Community Beautification Coordinator
beautification@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292
Last updated February 7, 2024
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Public Comments
What Ithaca residents are saying:
"Approaching State St on Green St yesterday afternoon, my breath stopped at the sight of a Goldfinch among the amazing flowers on the Triangle. Bravo to all you Beautifiers!"
What visitors to Ithaca are saying:
"Visiting
from Sedona, Arizona, I was riding into town on 98B with my daughter in
early October and came upon the triangle garden near the commons.
Behold a stunning masterpiece of color! I had to poke my eyes back into
my head and pick my jaw up off the floor. Thank you Community
Beautification Program!!!"
-Lorrie Petersen
