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This 3 page paper examines a research paper by Been and Voicu (2006) entitled The Effect of Community Gardens on Neighboring Property Values. Community gardens are discussed. No additional sources cited.
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as residents make little gardens, only to find out that they are breaking a law, or that a contractor wants to come in and disturb these gardens that they have
nurtured. Authors contend that cities need research in terms of how these gardens fare and whether or not they add value to communities (Been & Voicu, 2006). Authors
talk about funding for such gardens (Been & Voicu, 2006). They see the advent of these land areas as something of a benefit for residents. Unlike some of the more
controversial gardens that feature burial grounds or that have unusual religious connections, the gardens of which these authors speak are aesthetic delights. They claim that community gardens have a positive
effect on property values and cite statistically significant evidence (Been & Voicu, 2006). Been & Voicu (2006) further contend that the encouragement of community gardening not only increases property values,
but it benefits the neighborhood at large, acting as a catalyst for new development. In this article, authors cover a variety of issues such as property values, redevelopment, land use
and the community garden. The focus of course is on community gardening, but the paper is more about neighborhood development. The scope of the article is nationwide, but the issue
is really pertinent to individual neighborhoods. How do these gardens affect the neighborhood exactly? Clearly, while aesthetics is an important consideration, authors do focus on land use matters and the
controversy there. This issue does also concern the environment and the idea that city life often excludes attention to natural beauty. Additionally, the inclusion of a park or garden can
prompt greater social cohesion as people are attracted to the area. Yet, economic considerations are a part of the article. Indeed, not only will residents benefit, but property owners will
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