Database research record2004·Australia (Sydney)
Community Gardens as a Platform for Education for Sustainability
Linda Corkery
Australian Journal of Environmental Education
Urban Farm DB summary
This paper discusses the role of community gardens in fostering community development and neighborhood improvement in Sydney's Waterloo Public Housing Estate, arguing they also serve as a valuable educational platform for sustainability. Based on interdisciplinary research, the findings affirm the importance of community gardens for public housing tenants and present the gardens and their associated activities as an effective platform for education for sustainability.