| Die Essbare Stadt Andernach (Edible City Andernach) – urban gardening plan | |
| Brief Description | In Andernach, the motto is “picking allowed” rather than “no trespassing”. Whether strawberries, lettuce, or onions – the municipal administration lets people plant fruit, vegetables, and herbs everywhere, and everyone can pick them. As a result, public parks and green areas become gardens for citizens. The public campaign shows residents how to eat healthily and boosts their appreciation for regional food. Whether planting or harvesting, everyone can join in. The project, which is unique in Germany, was already launched in 2010 and has since continuously developed. It centres on an approach to the long-term and sustainable management of green spaces in order to make the city more lively, environment-friendly and differentiated. Here, sustainability and biodiversity form the basis for promoting urban agriculture and rouse the interest of the city’s inhabitants in more conscious and healthier eating habits. In this context, the integration of urban agriculture aspects in the city’s green spaces is a crucial element. By planting public vegetable beds that are not only accessible to everyone but can also be harvested by all citizens, Andernach has embarked on a new course. This peri-urban permaculture garden area enables the city to promote urban diversity in public spaces as well as socialising among its citizens. |
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| European Country/Countries | Germany |
| Field | Living/Green spaces: Urban (food) gardens, Living/Green spaces: Improving availability, quality and use, Consuming: Healthy Consumption |
| Type | Intervention |
| Impact | Health, Environmental sustainability |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Target Group | General population |
| Evaluation | No |
| Level | Local |
| INHERIT Perspective | Edible City Andernach is probably the best-known example of urban gardening in Germany. It centres on an approach to the long-term and sustainable management of green spaces in order to make the city more lively, environment-friendly and differentiated addressing healthy living and consumption of citizens. Here, sustainability and biodiversity form the basis for promoting urban agriculture and rouse the interest of the city’s inhabitants in more conscious and healthier eating habits. In this context, the integration of urban agriculture aspects in the city’s green spaces is a crucial element including health, equity and sustainability. |
| Detailed description PDF filename | Download file |
| Relevant links | http://www.andernach.de/de/leben_in_andernach/es_startseite.html |
| Contact | Stadtverwaltung Telefon +49 2632 922-0 |
