Lisbon Urban Allotment Garden Programme
Lisbon, Portugal · Operator: Municipality of Lisbon
Overview
Launched in 2011 to convert vacant lots and degraded parks into urban allotment parks. By 2020, 20 parks with 750 allotments across the city. Priority access for unemployed, elderly, low-income residents. Parks freely open to visitors. Lisbon won European Green Capital Award in 2020.
Citizen participation
Operated by individuals, families, community groups, and schools. Priority access for unemployed, elderly, and low-income residents
Operating model
Municipal program based on 2008 Green Plan and Biodiversity Action Plan
Impact
Delivers environmental, social, and economic benefits. Advances urban greening. Promotes social inclusion and improves welfare. Facilitates community interaction and nature access.
Land tenure
Licensed use and management from Municipality of Lisbon
Crops
- vegetables
- fruits
- herbs
Scale
20 urban allotment parks with 750 allotments across Lisbon by 2020
Sources（2）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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