87 Urban food forests Even in dense urban areas, there are strips and pockets of land that some would say are underutilized. For example, the patch of grass between the sidewalk and the curb. Ron Finley, from South Central Los Angeles, saw that small strip as an opportunity to grow fruits and vegetables in his neighborhood – a community that, like many regions in the US, has limited access to fresh, healthy and affordable food. Ron’s neighborhood ‘guerilla gardening’ was initially met with resistance when the city accused him of gardening without a permit. However, Ron believed people have the right to grow food in their neighborhood, so he worked with fellow green activists to start a petition and eventually was able to change the law. His dream is to transform food deserts into food forests across the country, and even around the world. PARK(ing) Day In another effort to call attention to the need for green spaces in urban environments, a San Francisco art and design studio founded PARK(ing) Day. On PARK(ing) Day, which is held the third Friday in September, city parking spots are transformed into pocket parks all across the USA. PARK(ing) Day displays can be as simple as grass sod spread on the concrete, a park bench and some potted trees. Others have taken it farther by adding games, creating gardening displays, setting up playground equipment, offering yoga classes, or setting up mini libraries. (PARK)ing Day is a way to envision urban spaces used in a different way – one that, instead of focusing on cars, is more community-centered. Statements T F First four words 0 It’s possible to create green spaces in areas not previously considered for this use. Gardens can be planted 1 A scientist came up with the idea of accelerating the development of existing woods. 2 Miniature woods require specific conditions to grow well. 3 Tiny woods offer shelter to a variety of species that otherwise couldn’t survive in a city. 4 Woods in the city allow inhabitants to become more familiar with nature. 5 A US citizen started a garden in a public space. 6 The new public gardens were approved by the authorities right away. 7 It takes a lot of effort to convert spaces for cars into green areas. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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