Exploring the possibilities of creating shared value in Japan's urban agriculture: using a mixed methods approach
Kiminami L., Furuzawa S., Kiminami A.
Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science (Springer), 6(2):541-569
Urban Farm DB summary
Uses a mixed-methods approach to clarify how shared value is created in Japan's urban agriculture, focusing on the cognitive innovation of social entrepreneurs and urban residents' perceptions and behaviors. It argues that multifunctional urban farming can generate combined social, economic, and environmental co-benefits.
Key points
- 1The study clarifies the mechanisms of shared value creation in Japan's urban agriculture.
- 2It employs a mixed-methods approach to investigate these mechanisms.
- 3The research focuses on the cognitive innovation of social entrepreneurs and the perceptions and behaviors of urban residents.
- 4Multifunctional urban agriculture has the potential to generate significant social, economic, and environmental co-benefits.
- 5Understanding these dynamics is essential for fostering successful urban farming initiatives.
Abstract and stored text
AI-generated summaryThis study explores the mechanisms of shared value creation in Japan's urban agriculture. Employing a mixed-methods approach, it investigates the cognitive innovation of social entrepreneurs and the perceptions and behaviors of urban residents regarding urban farming. The research highlights how urban agriculture, particularly through its multifunctional aspects, can generate significant co-benefits. These benefits span social, economic, and environmental dimensions, contributing to sustainable urban development. The findings suggest that understanding these dynamics is crucial for fostering successful urban farming initiatives.
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Why it matters for urban farming
This research is highly relevant for citizen-driven urban farms as it clarifies how urban agriculture creates shared value for communities. It highlights that your farming efforts contribute not only to food production but also generate significant social, economic, and environmental benefits for the urban environment. Understanding the role of social entrepreneurs and urban residents' perceptions, as explored in this study, can help urban farmers better engage with their communities, attract support, and develop more impactful and sustainable projects. It provides a framework to articulate the multifaceted value of urban farming to stakeholders.