Case Study: London “London allotments to get ÂŁ100K of public funds to encourage people beat the financial crisis by growing their own food. 1300 plots covering 76 football pitches have been slated, with improved security (ranging from metal gates to defensive plants), improved drainage and water systems, new and clear demarcation for plots and pre-preparation of vacant plots (putting proper soil).â€? - The London Paper, 22/01/09