「まちなか菜園」を事例とした都市型農園の現状と利用者ニーズの特性に関する研究
河野 誠, 藤田 直子
ランドスケープ研究 77巻5号 pp.433-436
Urban Farm DB summary
Analyzing user needs at corporate-run rooftop and over-track rental farms such as Toho Leo's 'Machinaka Saen', this paper characterizes high fees, convenient locations, and rich services as hallmarks of pioneering private-sector urban farm models.
Key points
- 1Corporate-run urban farms are developed in response to urban residents' desire to grow vegetables and flowers in city centers.
- 2These urban farms are characterized by high fees, convenient locations, and satisfactory services.
- 3Urban farming can occupy specific niches within the capitalist marketplace.
- 4Users of these farms aspire to develop relevant information and education, not just harvest produce.
Abstract and stored text
OpenAlexSeveral residents of major cities are seeking to gain farming experience by participating in local community-supported agricultural projects. This article investigates the factors influencing social needs that have developed in accordance with various forms of community in urban areas. We also identified user demands, group attributes, means of transportation, and usage frequencies of these novel types of urban farms. The results indicate that the company we surveyed developed urban farms in response to the need expressed by urban residents to grow vegetables and flowers in city centers. These types of farms have several characteristics, such as hefty fees, convenient locations, and satisfactory services. Urban farming can occupy niches in the capitalist marketplace and users aspire to develop relevant information and education in addition to harvesting farm produce on these sites.
Why it matters for urban farming
This research highlights that urban residents have a strong desire to engage in farming, even in city centers, and are willing to pay for convenience and quality services. For citizen-driven urban farms, this means there's a clear demand for accessible farming opportunities. While private farms offer high-cost, high-service models, citizen farms can differentiate themselves by focusing on community building, shared knowledge, and educational programs, which users also highly value. Understanding these market dynamics can help citizen farms better tailor their offerings to attract and retain participants, emphasizing the social and educational aspects alongside food production.