The flower van used by the Beautification Brigade
The planters on the Commons
Hardy hibiscus blooming on Sign Triangle
The bright zinnias and sunflowers at Purity Point
Iris blooming on Dryden Road
Flowers at Seneca Point
Community Beautification
The Tompkins County Community Beautification Program was established in 2002 with funds from the Tompkins County Tourism Program and the Hotel Room Tax, an additional 5% paid by guests at local hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfasts to support tourism initiatives. The goal of the program is to improve the landscaping and appearance of places where tourists might go. Visit the pages in this section to see the many ways our program helps to make Tompkins County a more beautiful and welcoming place!
Click on the Strategic Plan to the left to learn more about Beautification and Tompkins County.
FAQs
"Who painted your van?" and "Is this kale edible?" are just a couple of the questions our volunteers are asked. See more questions -- and answers -- here!
Beautification Brigade!
Come learn more about volunteering with our Community Beautification Program on March 26 or March 29. Beautify Ithaca - no experience required, dinner provided.
Ithaca Commons
These gorgeous new planters were installed on The Ithaca Commons following the renovation of this popular public space in 2016.
E. State St. Triangles
At the east end of the Commons, several roads intersect in an area known as the tuning fork, forming three triangles of land: the Aurora St. Triangle, Sign Triangle and Zelkova Triangle.
Business Planting Day
Every year in early May, the Community Beautification Program offers downtown businesses the opportunity to have their containers planted with lovely and dramatic foliage and flowering plants.
Ithaca Traffic Rotary
The Rotary on Old Elmira Road is filled with spring bulbs, followed by summer flowers--a mix of annuals, perennials and ornamental grasses.
Contact
Martha Gioumousis
Community Beautification Program Manager
mg10@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 123
Last updated January 29, 2018
Download a Map!
DOWNLOAD A MAP of Community Beautification planting sites in Ithaca, NY
Strategic Plan
Download a copy of the Community Beautification Program STRATEGIC PLAN.