2021 KaBloom Challenge Comes to an End, Winners Announced

Published on September 10, 2021

Earlier this year, staff and resident volunteers came together in communities across the city to compete in the 2021 KaBloom Challenge. The landscaping competition asked participants to plant the best floral arrangements and was part of HACP continuous efforts to provide high-quality living spaces and build vibrant, active communities. All across the city, participants worked together to improve their community and make memories with their neighbors.

On September 2, volunteer judges from HACP made their way around the city to see which community would win a contract for additional flower-planting services in their community next year. Competition was stiff, and our judges got to see beautiful arrangements in neighborhoods all over the city. After tallying the scores, the top three were:

1. Mazza Pavilion (Brookline)

Red and pink flowers with a view of Brookline in the background

Mazza Pavilion

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HACP KaBloom judges walk through the Mazza Pavilion outdoor space

Mazza Pavilion

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A KaBloom 2021 judge looks out at the overlook at Mazza Pavilion as she judges

Mazza Pavilion

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Group photo of the KaBloom judges in front of a view of Brookline

Mazza Pavilion

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2. Morse Gardens (South Side)

KaBloom judges walk on the sidewalk and look at the the flowers planted alongside it

Morse Gardens

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KaBloom judges walk on the sidewalk and look at the the flowers planted alongside it

Morse Gardens

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KaBloom judges in front of Morse Gardens with flowers planted in the shape of an M in the front lawn

Morse Gardens

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3. Murray Towers (Squirrel Hill)

KaBloom judges gather and discuss the arrangement in front of red white and pink flower beds

Murray Towers

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Close up of a sunflower with the Murray Towers sign showing in the background

Murray Towers

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Additional Participants

Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to all the staff, residents, and everyone else who came together to make KaBloom 2021 a reality.

KaBloom judges inspect red white and pink flowers in front of building

Northview Heights

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Staff member says hello and shows off flowers planted along entry ramp

Manchester & the DOC

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Group photo of KaBloom judges in front of Pennsylvania Bidwell sign

PA Bidwell

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Judges stand on the sidewalk and look at flowers planted at foot of building

Pressley St High Rise

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Close up photo of red white and pink flower beds

Caliguiri Plaza

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Two KaBloom judges look at red pink and white flower beds

Gualtieri Manor

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