Purpose

This paper aims to provide a readily accessible synopsis of a complex subject and consider sustainability from a personal experiential level right through to a big picture study in the context of sustainable cities.

Design/methodology/approach

A combination of personal experiences, on-line sources and research papers were used to trace the complex human dilemma of achieving sustainability in city environments. Although a difficult task for many people to embrace, the study presented here forwards the idea that it is possible for individuals, communities and governments to make a positive contribution by engaging in the garden city concept.

Findings

This paper provides a context and study on the complexities surrounding achieving sustainable cities, yet at the same time providing some insight as to what can be achieved if all levels of society are engaged.

Research limitations/implications

This paper emphasises the issues surrounding and importance of sustainable cities and considers a tangible goal for city dwellers at all levels of society.

Practical implications

This paper enables an appreciation of the role urban gardens, right through to the role that appropriate government policy, can play in contributing to, developing and conserving greenspace in cities.

Social implications

This paper fosters a simplified understanding of the potential of citizen contribution providing there is some awareness and the motivation to make a difference.

Originality/value

The study offers a brief personal perspective and connects this with relevant literature to build a case that urban sustainability, although complex, is achievable even though it may take small steps in gaining the necessary momentum.

中文翻译：

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可持续性可以从花园开始！

目的

本文旨在提供一个复杂主题的易于访问的概要，并从个人经验层面到可持续城市背景下的全局研究来考虑可持续性。

设计/方法/方法

个人经验、在线资源和研究论文相结合，被用来追踪在城市环境中实现可持续性的复杂人类困境。尽管对许多人来说是一项艰巨的任务，但这里提出的研究提出了这样的想法，即个人、社区和政府可以通过参与花园城市概念做出积极贡献。

发现

本文提供了关于实现可持续城市的复杂性的背景和研究，同时提供了一些关于如果社会各个层面都参与可以实现的目标的见解。

研究限制/影响

本文强调了可持续城市的相关问题和重要性，并为社会各阶层的城市居民考虑了一个切实的目标。

实际影响

本文使人们能够了解城市花园的作用，以及适当的政府政策在促进、开发和保护城市绿地方面可以发挥的作用。

社会影响

本文旨在促进对公民贡献潜力的简化理解，前提是有一定的意识和动机来有所作为。

原创性/价值

该研究提供了一个简短的个人观点，并将其与相关文献联系起来，以构建一个案例，即城市可持续性虽然复杂，但即使在获得必要的动力方面可能需要采取一些小步骤，也是可以实现的。