Community gardening fieldwork is in full swing. The fieldwork is a part of Community Development Seminar and Theory of Urban and Local Culture courses and took place for the first time after the pandemic.

Last Saturday, we visited 이음텃밭 in Songdo, Incheon (yes, Songdo is ‘the famous’ Korean smart city). 이음텃밭 was established in 2021 and has already became a successful case of community development through urban gardening. 전국도시농업시민협의회 is managing the garden. Thanks to their president and community members we have learned a lot about urban agriculture and community gardening, and spent a very hot but pleasant day in Songdo. 🥵

Earlier in April, we also visited 무지개텃밭 in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, which is a giant allotment garden, managed by the Seongdong-gu District Office. Unlike 이음텃밭, 무지개텃밭 seems to be less successful in terms of community development. It was great, though, to meet many enthusiastic gardeners there…

우리 대학원생들과의 현장실사가 2년간의 팬데믹 휴식기를 마치고 본격화되고 있다. 전국도시농업시민협의회와 성동구청, 감사합니다.