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Temporary urban landscapes and urban gardening: re-inventing open space in Greece and Switzerland

Sofia Nikolaidou

Manchester University Press eBooks

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This chapter examines new forms of urban gardening in Greece and Switzerland, which often involve the informal and temporary reuse of vacant land. It highlights differences and similarities in practices, social and institutional contexts, and governance patterns, emphasizing the critical role of the temporary nature of these initiatives in shaping urban green areas and public space.