The Study on Planting Activities of the Aged People that Lead to Community Formation in Temporary Housing Areas

Abstract

People who live in temporary housing areas have needs for community formation. Especially in Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, it was needed for the aged people who are socially weak. This study examined the role of planting activities for community formation among the elderly people who live in temporary housing areas. Interview with residents in Minami-Ashiya-hama public housing indicated that planting activities significantly contribute community formation among the residents, especially for fragile elderly people, and their degrees depend on the types of garden.