Allmende Kontor Berlin
Berlin, Germany · Operator: Berlin community initiative
Overview
Community-operated gardens on the former Templehof airport grounds in Berlin. Produces vegetables and fruits, hosts educational workshops, and serves as a community meeting space. Exemplary resident-led urban farming
Citizen participation
Resident-led with open, participatory gardening model
Operating model
Community-organized urban gardens with integrated food production and local activities
Impact
Food production, educational opportunities, community cohesion, urban recreation
Crops
- vegetables
- fruits
- flowers
Scale
Community gardens on former Templehof airport grounds
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