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This research aims to evaluate how community gardens affect food security and health in urban settings.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Urban Food Security Through Community Gardens in Cape Town's High-Rise Neighbourhoods: An Outcome and Health Benefits Analysis

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CNChabalani NdlovuNational Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases SSShethile SimelaneConsiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria KMKgosiwele Mngeni

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Mixed-methods research shows improved food security and health outcomes in urban neighborhoods with community gardens, suggesting a model for sustainable food access.

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This research aims to evaluate how community gardens affect food security and health in urban settings.
Employed mixed-methods approach including surveys, interviews, and observational studies
Collected data from participants using community gardens and control groups not using them
Analyzed fresh produce yield from community gardens versus traditional urban plots
Community gardens produced an average of 50% more fresh produce per square meter than traditional plots
Significant improvements in local food security and public health outcomes were noted
Positive effects observed included better nutrition and reduced obesity rates among users

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Ndlovu et al. (2011) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25b4996eeacc4fcec9d2c https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18938082

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Mixed-methods research shows improved food security and health outcomes in urban neighborhoods with community gardens, suggesting a model for sustainable food access.

Urban Food Security Through Community Gardens in Cape Town's High-Rise Neighbourhoods: An Outcome and Health Benefits Analysis

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Urban Food Security Through Community Gardens in Cape Town's High-Rise Neighbourhoods: An Outcome and Health Benefits Analysis

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