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Singapore Community in Bloom Gardens Network

Singapore, Singapore · Operator: National Parks Board Singapore / Community in Bloom

Overview

National Parks Board initiative. 1,600+ community gardens with 50,000 members. Schools and community centers as hubs. Promotes rooftop and vertical farming. 2020 social enterprise urban farm grant program launched.

Citizen participation

Approximately 50,000 citizen gardeners. Government-community partnership.

Operating model

Linked to national food security strategy. Policy: 'Draw people closer to nature'.

Impact

Increased food self-sufficiency, environmental awareness, community cohesion, biodiversity conservation.

Crops

  • vegetables
  • herbs
  • fruits
  • spices

Scale

1,600+ community gardens across Singapore, ~50,000 members

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