Urban Agriculture & Community Gardens

• Site selection checklist has been finalized
• A short list of eligible properties by physical criteria is in the creation process
• The properties will accompany a policy report on permitting community gardens on public lands

Community gardens are areas of land managed and maintained by a group of individuals to grow and harvest food crops and/or non‐food ornamental crops, such as flowers, for personal or group use, consumption, or donation. Community gardens improve participants' quality of life; preserve green space; stimulate social interaction; provide opportunities for intergenerational and cross‐cultural connections; produce nutritious foods; and beautify neighborhoods.

City administration formed a Work Group comprised of City staff and community advocates. The Work Group came up with a recommendation that works to remove obstacles to community gardening in Raleigh. The Final Report includes a glossary of terms and next steps for proceeding with Community Gardening as the Unified Development Code is being written and finalized.