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Los huertos urbanos como estrategia de transición urbana hacia la sostenibilidad en la ciudad de Málaga

Remedios Larrubia Vargas, Juan José Natera Rivas, David Carruana-Herrera

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This research investigated urban gardens in the city of Málaga as a strategy for urban transition towards sustainability. It identified 19 urban gardens promoted by both public and private entities and analyzed them based on interviews with their promoters regarding their operation, users' socioeconomic characteristics, management, motivations, and existing typology. The results highlight the diversity of projects and the benefits they provide for users' personal development, family economy, and the urban environment.