Author | : Jeffrey Hou |
File Size | : 52,6 Mb |
Publisher | : Land and Community Design Case |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 02 June 2024 |
ISBN | : 0295989289 |
Pages | : 0 pages |
Greening Cities Growing Communities by Jeffrey Hou Book PDF Summary
Although there are thousands of community gardens all across North America, only a few cities, such as Seattle, include them in their urban planning process. This book reports on the making of Seattles community gardens and the multiple roles they play in the citys life. It touches on such issues as planning and design strategies; stewardship; community, professional, and government participation; and programs built around the gardens, especially those aimed at low-income and minority communities, immigrants, and seniors. It will appeal to a broad audience of professionals, educators, community organizers, citizens, and policy makers interested in improving the quality of life in their own communities.