Krakow Social Gardens Program
Kraków, Poland · Operator: Greenspace Authority (Zarząd Zieleni)
Overview
Social gardens program implemented by Krakow's Greenspace Authority since 2018. Operates 9 community gardens and 18 school gardens. Integrates education through the 'Garden with Class' project. Hosts annual 'Urban Gardeners' School' to expand residents' gardening knowledge. Functions as a school and community-integrated urban agriculture model in Poland.
Citizen participation
Community participation and school-integrated urban agriculture education
Operating model
Public sector-supported school and community-based agricultural education
Impact
Food and agriculture education for next generation, community building, multi-functional use of public green space
Crops
- vegetables
- fruits
- herbs
Scale
9 community gardens and 18 school gardens as of 2024; 25 total community gardens in Krakow
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