Exploration of Informal Space Production and Its Potential for Sustainable Urban Planning: A Case Study of Community Gardens in Piura, Peru

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A mixed-methods case study in Piura, Peru, combined a questionnaire, participant observation, plot mapping and photography to examine informal community gardens occupying appropriated urban space. The study documents residents' motivations for cultivating these spaces, their use patterns, and maintenance needs, and discusses how such informal gardening could inform urban planning aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.