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

Posted on March 16, 2023

Urban agriculture can offer cities several benefits. But certain types of urban farming, especially zero acreage farms, can potentially impede sustainable development. They may be more isolated from their surrounding context, less flexible and adaptable, and less multifunctional. Isolation, and only focusing on food production, reduces the economic potential and social impact of these farms.

The choice of urban agriculture technology is an important consideration for urban planners, architects, developers and farmers working in developing cities.

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https://theconversation.com/farms-in-cities-new-study-offers-planners-and-growers-food-for-thought-198166

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