ドイツにおける異文化庭園の運営とその社会的背景 (Managing intercultural gardens and its social background in Germany)
Watanabe Y., Amemiya M., Shimpo N.
都市計画報告集 (Reports of the City Planning Institute of Japan), No.16
Urban Farm DB summary
Surveys the management and social background of Germany's 'intercultural gardens' (Interkulturelle Gärten), which aim to integrate immigrants and refugees into local society, and considers their applicability in Japan. Finds that the gardens originated as a grassroots activity by locals and spread across Germany through a supporting organisation.
Key points
- 1Intercultural gardens in Germany aim to integrate immigrants and refugees into local society.
- 2These gardens originated as grassroots activities initiated by local residents.
- 3Their nationwide expansion across Germany was facilitated by supporting organizations.
- 4The report considers the potential applicability of this intercultural garden model in Japan.
Abstract and stored text
AI-generated summaryThis report investigates the operational management and social background of 'intercultural gardens' in Germany. These gardens serve as initiatives aimed at integrating immigrants and refugees into local society. The study reveals that these projects originated as grassroots activities driven by local residents. Subsequently, they expanded across Germany, largely facilitated by the support and coordination of dedicated organizations. Furthermore, the report explores the potential applicability of this model within Japan.
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Why it matters for urban farming
This paper highlights the profound social potential of urban farming beyond food production. For citizen-driven urban farms, it demonstrates how shared green spaces can become powerful tools for community building and social integration, particularly for diverse populations like immigrants and refugees. The German 'intercultural garden' model offers valuable insights into fostering inclusive environments through gardening, emphasizing the importance of grassroots initiatives and supportive networks. Urban farmers can learn from this approach to create more welcoming and socially impactful spaces in their own communities.