Municipalities can benefit from changing their regulations to authorize vegetable gardens in front of residences and undertaking initiatives to promote urban agriculture on their territory.
Physical and mental healthCommunity, collective and residential gardens are associated with:
SocialCommunity gardens provide rich opportunities for social and intergenerational interactions with the potential to increase social cohesion at the local level and combat exclusion.
EducationEducational gardens are recognized for promoting the development of various skills in children. Generally speaking, gardening allows children to hone their observation skills, improve their ability to express themselves and work on their physical and interpersonal skills.
EnvironmentGardening infrastructure contribute to the fight against climate change by helping to reduce the effects of heat islands, improve air quality and promote biodiversity. Furthermore, they help reduce greenhouse gases linked to food transport.
To reduce obstacles to gardening, municipalities can review current municipal regulations. They can also strategically develop their territory to make more room for urban agriculture.
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For a healthy and sustainable diet.
Encourage families to participate in physical activities.
Initiatives to promote municipal water consumption.
Zoning to limit the establishment of fast food restaurants.
Promote active travel on a daily basis.