“Yearning for a slice of nature” is what Hanam city provides. Hanam boasts public garden plots. These plots let residents experience farming. People connect with nature. It offers a healing space.
The Hanam city government operates these public garden plots. These are for city residents. The city has strived to meet the needs of citizens through urban agriculture.
Since 2017 Hanam has created and operated public garden plots. These plots are in the Misa-dong area. One such place is the \ud558\ub0a8\uc2dc\ubbfc \uacf5\uacf5\ud143\ubc2d. It is called the Choe Garden. It features 550 lots. It is being distributed in March.
Originally these plots faced replacement due to a nearby park plan. Instead the city secured an alternative site. This new site hosts the Misa-dwitbeol Garden. It has 400 lots. The city added the Choe Garden. It has 150 additional lots.
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The participation fee helps cover land use. It supports material costs. The fee stays at 30000 won per lot. Gardeners can use their plots until November. Hanam offers approximately 1000 garden plots. Each plot is about 12 square meters. The gardens are typically open from April to October.
Hanam officials recognize the importance of urban farming. It helps city dwellers reconnect with nature. They aim to offer eco-friendly lifestyles. Public garden operations greatly help this goal.
Interested Hanam residents can apply for the plots. A lottery system selects the gardeners. Priority is given to those who haven’t been selected before. Selected participants can use their plots from April 1st to August 31st. This creates a communal space where people can relax.
The city encourages residents to visit the Hanam city website. More information is available there. Details appear in the public notice. Hanam hopes these gardens provide a place for people to heal.