Table 6. Comparison of spatial characteristics of community gardens by case cities

City Community garden Spatial characteristics in community gardens (C1–C4)
C1. Location type C2 Accessibility C3. Garden community amenities C4. Extended community amenities
Residential (Low density) Mix-use (med-to high density) Park Picnic area Bench Indoor meeting area Outdoor meeting area Tool shed Children's area Public art Sports facility Guide/announcements board Other public facilities
Seattle Bradner Gardens Park Open
Belltown P-Patch Open
Interbay P-Patch Open
Beacon Food Forest Open
New York Liz Christy Partial
9th Street Partial
Gill Hodges Partial
Le Petit Versailles Garden Partial
Philadelphia Bodine Street Partial
The Haring Garden Open
Walnut Hill Open
Stillman Street Closed
Vancouver Cambie Park Open
Charleson Park Open
Nelson Park Open
Riverfront Open