Drawing on ethnographic research in urban growing projects in Glasgow, this book explores community dynamics and asks who benefits from such projects. A timely consideration of localism and community empowerment, the book sheds light on key issues of light on key issues of urban land use, the right to the city and the value of social connection.
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Helen Traill is Lecturer in Political Economy and Sustainability at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow.
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