Conclusions and Policy Implications

Yingjie Ge (), Lily Kiminami () and Shinichi Furuzawa ()
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Yingjie Ge: Niigata University
Lily Kiminami: Niigata University
Shinichi Furuzawa: Niigata University

Chapter Chapter 7 in Sustainable Urban Development through Agriculture in Shanghai, China, 2024, pp 75-78 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter concludes the above findings of our research on urban agriculture in Shanghai. Firstly, the results of LCA indicated that respondents with a strong sense of community and a higher evaluation of urban agriculture were more likely to actively participate in community reconstruction through urban agriculture. Secondly, the results of cognitive map analysis and correspondence analysis showed that Shanghai residents considered that a good community environment has positive impacts on their physical and mental health. They also have a deep comprehension of community management and lifestyle and are interested in health care and services at a community level. Thirdly, the results of SEM verified that residents’ socio-economic attributes and social capital (SC) are critical factors for participation in community gardens (CGs). A higher level of SC is related to the higher levels of participation and satisfaction. Finally, according to the results of TEM analysis, SC plays a significant role in social entrepreneurs’ start-ups and operations. Therefore, it is important for urban policy-makers to have a clear understanding on real needs and diversity of residents and effectively reflect these needs in urban planning and implementation, and change their role to encourage residents’ participation in urban governance.

Keywords: Urban agriculture; Social capital (SC); Quality of life (QOL); Well-being; Social entrepreneurs; Community management and operation; Urban governance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-0066-3_7

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