Data

Location
rua 209 A
Goiânia
Goias
74640130
Brazil
Scope of Influence
City/Town
Start Date
Ongoing
Yes
Total Number of Participants
5
Facilitators
No
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Face-to-Face
Decision Methods
Not Applicable

CASE

Vila Nova Community Garden - Goiânia - Goiás

March 10, 2019 Scott Fletcher Bowlsby
February 12, 2017 gwarzocha
January 11, 2017 gwarzocha
Location
rua 209 A
Goiânia
Goias
74640130
Brazil
Scope of Influence
City/Town
Start Date
Ongoing
Yes
Total Number of Participants
5
Facilitators
No
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Face-to-Face
Decision Methods
Not Applicable

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Problems and Purpose

Areas abandoned by the city that are used improperly for garbage disposal.

Background History and Context

A small square was being used individually for garbage disposal. The neighbors came together to clean up the place and turn it into a community garden.

Organizing, Supporting, and Funding Entities

Neighborhood community.

Participant Recruitment and Selection

Open to anyone interested.

What Went On: Process, Interaction, and Participation

5 Volunteers help to take care of the community garden. Each one is responsible for taking care of the Garden once a week.

Influence, Outcomes, and Effects

An example of active citizenship that transformed a garbage dump into a community garden.

Analysis and Lessons Learned

Small actions can change the reality of a place.

See also

References

External Links

http://www.portalnews.com.br/_conteudo/2017/02/cidades/50938-moradores-criam-jardim-comunitario.html

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