Naturally PSL: Green Spaces and Places
Making the most out of the cool breeze and sunshine, the Naturally PSL team kicked off its On Common Ground project with a successful pop-up clean-up at Whispering Pines Park, teaming up with staff from Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful and Love Your Block.
A total of 36 volunteers of all ages came together to clear a a total of 87.5 pounds litter from on the streets and vacant green spaces within the Whispering Pines neighborhood, helping to restore an area that will serve as our pilot site for the upcoming green space improvement project. of
This clean-up was more than a service activity; it was the team’ s first opportunity to invite active community members in this neighborhood to join the Naturally PSL Conservation Corps focus group, a year-long pilot to activate vacant green spaces through community stewardship and volunteerism. The pilot is funded by Trust for Public Land, On Common Ground program to leverage parks and public spaces to build community connections and friendship.
If you are a Whispering Pines neighborhood resident, or simply passionate about fostering shared spaces with communities and healthy environment through community service, we’ d love to hear from you to be part of this focus group. To learn more or express interest, visit cityofpsl. com / NaturallyPSL, or email us at NaturallyPSL @ cityofpsl. com
Federal Legislative Program
The Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Team presented the 2026 Federal Legislative Program to City Council on Nov. 10 for approval.
The adopted program includes key initiatives to strengthen infrastructure, public safety and economic development. Among the top priorities are new deep injection wells at the Rangeline and Glades water treatment facilities, along with specialized armored vehicles to support law enforcement and emergency response.
To address flooding and improve resilience, the City is seeking federal funding to move forward with the Oak Hammock Stormwater Project and new multimodal paths in the Torino area. These efforts aim to protect neighborhoods, enhance mobility and support active transportation. Economic development also is in focus, with revitalization plans for Walton & One and infrastructure improvements in the Southern Grove Jobs Corridor.
The City also is advocating for broader federal support, including Everglades restoration, veterans’ mental health services, opportunity zone program and expanded access to grant funding. With a growing population and forward-looking agenda, Port St. Lucie is aligning local needs with federal priorities to build a safer, more connected and resilient community.
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