Through the physical satisfaction of creating a whole life cycle from seed to edible produce or beautiful flowers, gardens have proven to hold value within communities. When cities experience years of steady growth, people often find themselves with a lack of space to enjoy tending a garden. Food scarcity, lack of community-controlled outdoor space, unmanaged vacant land and smaller yards can all plague urban areas.
In a study by University of Michigan, researchers found that green spaces, including community gardens, have led to a 12% decrease in gun violence rates.