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Local Agriculture

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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.

 

BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY, COLLECTIVE AND RESIDENTIAL GARDENS

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Physical and mental health
Community, collective and residential gardens are associated with:

  • improved access to fruits and vegetables, which contributes to improving diet quality, food security, and knowledge and attitudes towards a healthy diet;
  • an increase in the practice of physical activities;
  • a reduction in blood pressure and reduction of stress;
  • a positive impact on self-esteem.


Social
Community gardens provide rich opportunities for social and intergenerational interactions with the potential to increase social cohesion at the local level and combat exclusion.

 

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Education
Educational 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.

Environment
Gardening 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.

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TAKE ACTION

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.

Adopt a resolution!

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Nearly 8 out of 10 Quebec adults believe that municipalities should

  • allow gardens in front of properties;
  • increase the number of community and collective garden spaces.
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PROMISING SOLUTIONS

LOCAL AGRICULTURE

LOCAL AGRICULTURE

Encourage urban agriculture.

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FOOD POLICY

FOOD POLICY

For a healthy and sustainable diet.

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STREET PLAY

STREET PLAY

Encourage families to participate in physical activities.

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HEALTHY HYDRATION

HEALTHY HYDRATION

Initiatives to promote municipal water consumption.

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ZONING

ZONING

Zoning to limit the establishment of fast food restaurants.

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ACTIVE URBAN PLANNING

ACTIVE URBAN PLANNING

Promote active travel on a daily basis.

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