From Planting to Participation: Early-Phase Resident Attachment in an Urban Fruit Orchard

Urban Farm DB summary

This study examined early-phase aesthetic fit and resident attachment in a newly planted orchard in a housing estate in a mid-sized Czech city, using face-to-face interviews with 150 residents. Residents credited the orchard with design legibility, beauty, and ecological promise, but also raised pragmatic concerns about maintenance and fruit access. Window views and general residential satisfaction increased attachment, which was strongly associated with stewardship intentions.