Plegt, M.H (2016) Urban agriculture: behind the success story. A study of the factors that determine the success of an initiative in Groningen and Leeuwarden. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
Currently, the world has to deal with both climate change and population growth. Climate change is associated with several risks, such as flooding and heat stress, but also droughts and food shortages. One of the ways to tackle these issues is through urban agriculture, which improves infiltration capacity, absorbs heat and reduces food miles. Most of the research in the Netherlands concerning urban agriculture was carried out in the west. This study sheds some light on urban agriculture in the north of the Netherlands, more specific, in Groningen and Leeuwarden. Through mixed-methods research it tries to identify the factors that determine success in non-commercial urban agriculture. Two experts were interviewed and 55 questionnaires filled out by initiatives. The results show that several factors influence the success, however, it all starts with the support of the neighbourhood which is gained by leaders that have the ability to communicate, motivate and co-operate.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Restemeyer, B. |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Apr 2020 05:34 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Apr 2020 05:34 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1994 |
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