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Database research record2001·USA

People, Land and Sustainability: Community Gardens and the Social Dimension of Sustainable Development

John Ferris, Carol Norman, Joe Sempik

Social Policy and Administration

Urban Farm DB summary

This article reports on research and experience from the USA regarding community gardens and their role in the social dimension of sustainable development. It explores how the use of urban green spaces for gardens links to health, education, community development, and food security. The article concludes that using urban open spaces for parks and gardens is closely associated with environmental justice and equity.