Creekside Commons started with the simple act of neighbors introducing a gate to the fence that separated their properties. Soon community garden spaces and outdoor eating areas emerged; meals and visions were shared. The two properties merging expanded to three. With time came collaborative projects including community gardens, a performing stage and artistic events. Early in July 2021 we became part of the DreamMaker Project of The Ink People based in Eureka, California as a nonprofit. Our passion is the integration of place-based art with our wider Humboldt community.