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Community gardenActiveSince 2005

Community in Bloom (CIB)

Singapore, Singapore · Operator: Singapore National Parks Board

Overview

Launched in 2005 at Mayfair Park Estate, adapted from Canada's movement. Over 1,900 community garden sites across Singapore. Residents apply for plots awarded by ballot. Central to Singapore's '30 by 30' food security target.

Citizen participation

Over 1,900 community garden sites across Singapore. Residents apply for plots (approximately 2.5 sq meters) awarded by ballot.

Operating model

National food security strategy. Central to Singapore's '30 by 30' target—fulfilling 30% of nutritional needs with local food by 2030.

Impact

Operates 1,900+ community gardens. Mobilizes citizen food production. Central to national food security strategy.

Crops

  • vegetables
  • herbs
  • greens
  • flowers

Scale

1,900+ community garden sites across Singapore

Sources(1)

This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.

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