Transition Brixton Urban Garden

Posted Wed, 01/04/2009 - 16:37 by Jon Walker
Project Aim: 
Raise awareness about climate change etc and to educate residents to new (or old) ways of moving forward. Urban Agriculture being key. Also, I wanted the residents to feel a sense of permission and possibility.
Date started: 
Tue, 01/04/2008
Project Description: 

As part of an artist residency for The South London Gallery working with neighbouring Sceaux Gardens Estate I set up a Development Think Tank (Fun) Club. We established 8 groups, one of which was Food + Growing, and created an allotment garden on the estate.

Outcomes so far: 
The residents of the estate have responded really well; The kids are particularly eager.
Unexpected outcomes: 
Interest in gardening
Obstacles, and how we overcame them: 
none
Lessons Learned: 

Creativity is key
Residents must feel ownership of the project

Contact email: 
andreamason1@mac.com
Resources
Number of People Involved: 
25
Links and Partnerships: 

Groundwork may assist in maintaining allotment

Sources of Funding: 
Residency funded by Big Lottery via South London Gallery