Columbus Community Geography Center
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2011
Community Partner(s)
Mayor's Neighborhood Stabilization and Improvement Commission
Location
Columbus, GA
Abstract
Many aspects of community life are negatively affected by vacant lots, to include neighborhood vitality, crime rates, and the viability of commercial districts. Vacant properties have been identified by both elected and appointed officials as offering significant challenges to neighborhood revitalization and improvement. A variety of techniques have been used to address these problems, one such approach is the development of community gardens. Converting vacant lots into community gardens can improve the quality of life among neighborhood residents, help build social capital, and improve neighboring property values. Beginning with a review of the impact of community gardens and their management, this report identifies how other U.S. cities have converted vacant lots and how they are managed; this report also documents local community garden efforts in Columbus, and suggests possible courses of action for the community to consider.
Recommended Citation
Rees, A.,
et al.
2011. "Converting Vacant Lots into Assets: Comparing National Community Garden Programs to Community Garden Projects in Columbus GA." Columbus, GA.: Columbus Community Geography Center.
[https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/ccgc/11]
Community Partner(s): Mayor's Neighborhood Stabilization and Improvement Commission.
