A Pattern Language For Community Gardens

Submitted by doug on Thu, 2011-09-08 17:55
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Reported by: 
Douglas Schuler
Pattern language domain: 
Community garden development
Pattern language purpose: 
This pattern language was developed by Andrew Walter as his dissertation, the University of Georgia, Master of Landscape Architecture. This is a dissertation which can be found at http://www3.telus.net/public/a6a47567/CGpatternlang.doc
Number of released patterns: 
9
Number of contributors: 
1
Required pattern elements: 
Title (or Name)
Project status: 
Finished
Current state: 
Patterns are placed in a viable order
General validation scheme: 
Validation through use
Development work status: 
Work has stopped (and is unlikely to restart)
General form: 
Book
Online system
Online capabilities: 
Patterns available online
Web Location: 

http://www.cityfarmer.org/pattern.html

Design situation focus: 
Single
Other comments: 
THE PATTERNS 1: A grid of rectangular beds within a more organic garden 2: A mixture of personal and communal beds 3: A participatory and changing aesthetic 4: A shaded seating area with a view of the garden 5: A mixture of large and small beds 6: A children's garden 7: Educational garden meetings 8: An attractive public face 9: Garden parties