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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"urban farm"”.
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Boston Urban Farm : mending the Southwest Corridor
… project requires an examination of contemporary urbanism, which has contributed to the fragmented nature of American cities, and a proposal for an alternative urbanism. Part of the legacy of Boston's communities is its urban gardens which serve not only for food production;but also for bringing …
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Bazaar [+] : addressing critical adjacencies in Mumbai's urban farm
… has been instrumental in guiding the city's urban transformations into modernity. Presently, Mumbai experiences some of the highest densities and land value Levels in the world, and the city still continues to grow. New development in the city often involves the displacement of slum dwellers …
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Archi-Culture or Agri-Tecture: The Garden in The Machine
Since the late 19th century, Urban Agriculture has served its respective context in more ways than just food production. The Urban farm became the center of community, essential democratic space where neighbors from all walks of life could share stories, recipes, farming practices and resources …
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Investigating the impact and potential of urban agriculture in the UK : observations from an institution-led initiative in Wythenshawe, South Manchester
Urban Agriculture (UA) has been promoted as an activity with the potential to bring food production closer to the point of consumption, to contribute to urban food security, strengthen community cohesion and to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of those involved. UA is often associated with …
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The Contemporary Cape Winery: A Wine Cooperative for Jamestown, Stellenbosch
… the Western Cape. The social problems faced by farm workers in the region calls for a re-interpretation of the winery typology to ensure a more socially sustainable future for the viticultural industry in South Africa. In order to achieve this, the general state of the commercial wine estate in …
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Increasing Equitable Food Access Within Food Deserts in Urban Areas: A Case Study of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area
… food access by studying the effects of a local Urban Farming Network on the local food buying system. Growing food in urban areas could solve a multitude of problems. This study was developed to evaluate whether the inclusion of an Urban Farming Network to a food desert will increase residents’ …
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Urban Agriculture Stormwater Management in California Cities
… within California are beginning to incorporate urban agriculture into their land use designations. Prompted by residents and local organizations, cities are hoping to capture the benefits that urban agriculture provides. Research has shown that urban agriculture renews and beautifies …
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The gift of good, vacant land : urban agriculture and redevelopment in the city of Baltimore
Urban agriculture in US cities has historically been treated as an interim land use, deemed only appropriate when real estate markets do not support the development of vacant land. However, urban agriculture in the 21st century has emerged in an era when cities have begun to embrace sustainability …
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Green spaces, Black entrepreneurs: transforming Chicago’s historically marginalized neighborhoods
… and social benefits associated with urban green spaces. Less attention has been placed on the economic benefits individuals can experience while being involved in these projects. An example of this includes the case of African American entrepreneurs in the context of urban greening …
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From Empty Lot to Garden Plot: Urban Agriculture in Chula Vista
… the city of Chula Vista, which has both uniquely urban and suburban areas. The proposal is to integrate agriculture as a design tool to reconnect to the city’s agricultural past and as a model for cities of the future. First, I discuss Chula Vista’s history and contemporary context, including …