Urban gardens revitalize Detroit communitiesMerritt, Layla J
Joining a community garden is simple. Local groups or gardening clubs can point you to a garden nearby. In Detroit, known as the top spot for community gardens, neighborhoods have changed for the better. Being part of these gardens lets me help my area and connect with neighbors. Benefits o...
The project builds upon a comprehensive master plan, outlining a 15-year vision for the 80-acre campus in Detroit, Michigan. The plan's guiding principles focus on unifying the district's twelve institutions, improving pedestrian flow, and fostering a stronger sense of community. + 2 Save this...
In Detroit, urban gardeners and the wider community use UH to guarantee food security whilst adopting healthier lifestyles [ 136 ]. Further, some studies have demonstrated that people involved in UH projects show an increased interest in trying new products that are produced in urban gardens ...
We sampled ant communities in three urban habitats (forest remnants, community gardens, vacant lots) in Detroit and Toledo, USA, to compare species richness, abundance, and species composition. We measured 24 site characteristics to examine relationships between richness and composition and habitat ...
A new law in California, signed by Governor Jerry Brown, promotes community gardens and small farms by allowing municipalities to lower property taxes for homeowners who commit to dedicating their land to growing food for a minimum of five years.9There are five innovative urban gardening programs ...
creating a more vibrant and accessible environment for residents and visitors alike. The project builds upon a comprehensive master plan, outlining a 15-year vision for the 80-acre campus in Detroit,Michigan. The plan's guiding principles focus on unifying the district's twelve institutions, improv...
Innovations in Public Spaces: Gardens, Plazas, and Landscape Parks of 2024 December 24, 2024 Beitang Street Section of the Grand Canal in Wuxi / ShangHai Daguan + Zebai Landscape. Image © Jin Xiaohui In a quest to enhance and attract new natural experiences to city centers, the design,...
These include measures such as urban nature protection, increasing the share of urban greenery (e.g., urban trees, parks, and gardens), and creation of connected networks of parks and green spaces. These measures enhance climate change adaptation by, among other things, improving thermal comfort...
Several of the UK’s northern cities are transforming once neglected passageways into bucolic oases; community spaces filled with urban art, herb gardens — and civic pride Special Report Thriving Cities This series tracks and highlights the most important initiatives and the policy issues that must...