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Database research record1995·Japan

An Improvement of Facilities and Management of Allotment Garden in an Urban Area

Rie Matsunaga, Hong Tae Lee, Isoya SHINJI

Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan

Urban Farm DB summary

This study aimed to gather ideas about desirable physical characteristics and management of allotment gardens in an urban area. Standardized questionnaires were mailed to 660 subjects, with 345 responses received. The results clarified current user attributes and usage situations, proposing future improvements regarding traffic means, distance, contract terms, use size, cultivation guidance, facilities or equipment, use charge, and services for urban allotment gardens.