Author : Jeffrey Hou
Release : 2009
Genre : Gardening
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 280/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Greening Cities, Growing Communities by : Jeffrey Hou
Download or read book Greening Cities, Growing Communities written by Jeffrey Hou. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.