This research reveals informal urban gardening practices within Zhengzhou's historical neighbourhood, suggesting links to community agency and governance structures.
Key Points
Informal urban gardening practices flourish in a 70-year-old industrial neighbourhood, highlighting existing community agency.
Key factors driving these practices include institutional legacies, local governance, and cultural-agricultural traditions.
Research incorporates urban morphological and typological analysis, shedding light on socio-spatial configurations specific to Zhengzhou.
Findings imply a need for contextualized understanding of urban greening, while recognizing the role of historical narratives.