A Study on the Determinants of Spatial Design in Community Gardens

Abstract

This study analyzed the spatial design of community gardens by focusing on the characteristics of place, location, and people. The research sites were nine locations that were visited over a period of 6 days in December 2021. The research methods were mainly field surveys and interviews. Regarding the characteristics of the location, it was found that any location can be a community garden if it has more advantages than disadvantages. As for the characteristics of the location, it became clear that the history and climate of the area and the living environment were the determining factors in the design of the space. As for the characteristics of people, the initial members of the team constructed the overall layout and concept. And as for the rest, it was clarified that there were many cases of gradual changes in response to changes in the organization and participants.