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Farms in cities: new study offers planners and growers food for thought

Farms in cities: new study offers planners and growers food for thought

URBAN agriculture as a global phenomenon is widely promoted as a sustainable land use practice. On small plots and in big projects, using sophisticated technology or simple solutions, city dwellers around the world are producing food. Growing food in a city can improve local food security and express local culture. Authors JAN HUGO, Senior lecturer in Sustainable and Climate Responsive Architecture, University of Pretoria ANDY VAN DEN DOBBELSTEEN, Professor of Climate Design & Sustainability, Delft University of Technology CHRISNA DU PLESSIS, Professor and Head of Department, Architecture, University of Pretoria Little information is available, though, on what kinds of spaces…
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