Abstract
Through the analysis of the using conditions of allotment gardens, this study tries to show that these allotment gardens are one of the chief factors to realize the idea of 「Rurban-Chiba」 that aims to build up the city of living with nature in Chiba Newtown. During the course of this study, we try to explore and examine the using conditions and management of 3 types' allotment gardens and their users' opinion. Finally, this study also try to examine the characteristics, trends and ways of the use and management of allotment gardens. The followings were concluded. 1) It is important for an adequate scale of allotment gardens to the needs of Newtown's residents. 2) It is necessary to establish the management and the law systems of the allotment gardens considering the needs of the users.