Assessing sustainable urban development based on functional spatial differentiation of urban agriculture in Wuhan, China

Wang, Min; Yuan, Mengchu; Han, Pingyang; Wang, Dan

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2022.105999

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“…A community garden represents a local initiative, in which the local community, e.g., neighborhood, is engaged. Community gardens play an important role in urban agriculture and are a valuable resource for urban regeneration [ 59 ]. The gardens are managed by a group of community members, usually on a cooperative basis and in partnership with city, district, or institutional (e.g., school) authorities [ 60 ].…”

Section: Community Gardensmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…They differ from allotment gardens in terms of a smaller total surface area and lack of subdivision into particular rental lots. Community gardens are individual or shared plots of land that are managed and operated by members of the local community with limited access to their land to grow fruit, vegetables, and plants and flowers grown for their attractive appearance [ 59 ].…”

Section: Community Gardensmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…After the success of this concept, similar campaigns were led in other cities of the United States [ 65 ], and during the First and Second World Wars, urban gardening, being a food source, became a manifestation of patriotism. Thus, nonresidential areas were used for food production [ 59 , 64 ]. For example, in 1918 in Chicago, in addition to home gardens covering almost 1500 ha, there were also community gardens on 313 ha and school gardens on 80 ha of the city area [ 66 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, some community gardens are created top-down, following an initiative from the city authorities, cultural or educational institutions. In these cases, the organizational institutions (e.g., local school councils) invite selected architects or artists and future users (e.g., settlement residents, pupils) to cooperate in order to develop collective gardens [ 59 ].This model of establishing a community garden fulfils the idea of social participation in shaping the city, in which the active participation of all parties in the design process, decision making, and project achievement is of key importance. In France, numerous community gardens were developed on the basis of projects prepared by architects or artists cooperating with residents of a given settlement—the future gardeners [ 85 , 86 ].…”

Section: Community Gardensmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Urban Agriculture as an Alternative Source of Food and Water Security in Today’s Sustainable Cities

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Mazur

Vaverková

et al. 2022

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The concept of a regenerative city goes far beyond a sustainable one. The regenerative approach is to think of urban green space as a productive landscape, a source of food, and a support for biodiversity. In this approach, the so-called urban wastelands have a positive significance. Urban agriculture (UA) has become a commonly discussed topic in recent years with respect to sustainable development. Therefore, the combination of urban fabric and local food production is crucial for ecological reasons. The key issues are the reduction of food miles and the demand for processed food, the production of which strains the natural environment. At the same time, UA enables regeneration and restoration. An original methodological approach was used in the study following the mixed-method research concept: literature survey, case studies, and comparative analysis of objects. A review of UA architecture (UAA) projects was carried out to supplement the knowledge acquired during the bibliometric analysis. In sum, 25 existing projects, including allotment gardens, community gardens, and urban farms in the global north, were compared in this study. As a result of the analyses carried out, the breakdown of urban agriculture was developed into the following categories: (i) architectural–urban, (ii) ecological, (iii) social, and (iv) economic, including the impact of UA on physical activity and social interaction. UA is also a factor shaping the urban landscape. In conclusion, agrarian practice in urban environments has led to the creation of a new type of space, known as UAA. Production in the context of UA exceeds private goods, such as food produced for sale or for individual use. Additional goods include public goods. The review shows that UA fulfills economic, social, and environmental functions, thus falling under the concept of sustainable development.

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Section: Community Gardensmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Community Gardensmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Community Gardensmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Community Gardensmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Urban Agriculture as an Alternative Source of Food and Water Security in Today’s Sustainable Cities

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“…There has also been a large influx of migrants previously living in rural areas into these communities. As urbanization accelerates and living standards improve, residents of Wuhan are increasingly aware of the importance of urban agriculture to the city's economic, social and ecological systems (Wang, Yuan et al, 2022). Wuhan was the city with the highest number of confirmed cases in China during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020.…”

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Study of residents’ willingness to construct community gardens in the post-epidemic era

Hua

Akita

Zhang

2022

IRSPSD International

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Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, people who had experienced social isolation during the epidemic became more concerned about the function of public open spaces in their communities. In developing China, community gardens have not been included in the urban planning system. This study explores whether community residents support the construction of community gardens on public land for collective gardening activities and the reasons for the formation of their willingness. The subjects of this study are residents of three urbanized residential communities in Wuhan, Hubei Province. Questionnaires were distributed in the communities via the internet to assess residents' willingness to build community gardens. Three hundred eighty-two completed and valid questionnaires were collected. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used to evaluate the categorical variables. The results showed that 82.5% of respondents expressed support for the construction of community gardens, while 17.5% held the opposite view. Respondents who were female, elderly, and had minors in the household had a higher percentage of supportive statements. Living in different communities, education levels, and monthly income had no significant impact on the results. Community evaluation and horticultural experience had a significant impact on the results. Finally, we discuss the main reasons for willingness. In addition, we found that not all supporters were willing to spend money or time on community gardens. The results of this study are significant for community management decision-making and spatial planning.

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Digital transformation for the sustainable development of firms: The role of green capability and green culture

Li,

Lin

2023

Sustainable Development

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Leveraging digital transformation to improve environmental performance is critical for sustainability. However, the underlying mechanism in the relationship between digital transformation and environmental performance remains unclear. Through the lens of IT‐enabled organizational capabilities, this study develops a moderated mediation model to examine the mechanisms and boundary conditions through which digital transformation affects environmental performance. Using a sample of Chinese agriculture firms, our findings reveal that digital transformation positively environmental performance through green capability, and this indirect effect is stronger when green culture is higher. Moreover, green culture moderates the relationship between digital transformation and green capability. Our theoretical explanation and empirical evidence contribute significantly to the literature by providing insights on how to leverage digital transformation initiatives to improve environmental performance.

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Assessing sustainable urban development based on functional spatial differentiation of urban agriculture in Wuhan, China

Cited by 16 publications

References 54 publications

Urban Agriculture as an Alternative Source of Food and Water Security in Today’s Sustainable Cities

Urban Agriculture as an Alternative Source of Food and Water Security in Today’s Sustainable Cities

Study of residents’ willingness to construct community gardens in the post-epidemic era

Digital transformation for the sustainable development of firms: The role of green capability and green culture

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