Apple trees in EVA-Lanxmeer, Culemborg, The Netherlands © atelier GROENBLAUW

Community gardens

  • Water: 3
  • Heat: 2
  • Biodiversity: 2
  • Urban agriculture: 3
  • Air quality: 1
  • Energy: 1
  • Multifunctional space usage: 1
  • Construction costs: 1
  • Maintenance/management: 1

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Vegetable gardens, neighbourhood gardens and traditional gardens are examples of community gardens. In addition to the production of food, social aspects also play an important role.

Community garden Emma’s Hof, The Hague, The Netherlands © Nelleke Mineur