The Practice of Collective Escape: Politics, Justice and Community in Urban Growing Projects

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Helen Traill (University of Glasgow)

The Practice of Collective Escape

Politics, Justice and Community in Urban Growing Projects

Helen Traill (University of Glasgow)

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English

Bristol University Press
01 October 2023

Urban communities; Human geography; Allotments

Series: Spaces and Practices of Justice

Drawing on ethnographic research in urban growing projects in Glasgow, this book explores the spatial politics and dynamics of community, asking who benefits from such projects and how they relate to the wider city. A timely consideration of localism and community empowerment, the book sheds light on key issues of urban land use, the right to the city and the value of social connection.

Escape is an enticing idea in contemporary cities across the world. Austerity, climate breakdown and spatial stigma have led to retreatist behaviours such as gated communities, enclave urbanism and white flight. By contrast, urban community growing projects are often considered by practitioners and commentators as communal havens in a stressful cityscape.

By: Helen Traill (University of Glasgow)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529220681
ISBN 10: 1529220688
Series: Spaces and Practices of Justice
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 01 October 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Helen Traill is Research Associate in Urban Transitions at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow.