Urban Allotment Gardens in Europe

Publication date: 2016
Action: TU1201
  • Pages: 384
  • Author(s): Bell, S., Fox-Kämper, R., Keshavarz, N., Benson, M., Caputo, S., Noori, S., Voigt, A. (Eds.)
  • Publisher(s): Routledge
  • http://www.urbanallotments.eu/
  • ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-138-92109-2

Although urban allotment gardening dates back to the nineteenth century, it has recently undergone a renaissance of interest and popularity. This is the result of greater concern over urban greenspace, food security and quality of life. This book presents a comprehensive, research-based overview of the various features, benefits and values associated with urban allotment gardening in Europe.