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Gardens for Growing Healthy Communities transforms vacant lots into community gardens

A community/academic partnership transforms vacant lots into community gardens in urban neighborhoods throughout Denver, Colorado, creating and documenting new opportunities for physical activity, healthy eating and social connections among community residents, survivors of abuse and homeless people.

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From: The Built Environment and Health: 11 Profiles of Neighborhood Transformation

 

City
Denver
State
CO
Latitude
39.74
Longitude
-104.98
Location Type
Communities Taking Action

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