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Author : Thomas Henry Whitlow,Yoshiki Harada,Zhongqi Cheng,Gaston Small
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889748662
Author : Julian Conrad Juergensmeyer,Thomas E. Roberts
Publisher : West Academic Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : City planning and redevelopment law
ISBN : 0314257802
This hornbook is an abridged version of the Practitioner series book of the same title--P. v.
Author : Christophe-Toussaint Soulard,Coline Perrin,Elodie Valette
Publisher : Springer
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319710372
This book gives an overview of frameworks, methods, and case studies useful for the analysis of the relations between agriculture and the city, in Europe and the Mediterranean. Its originality lies in the analysis of urban food systems sustainability from an actors’ perspective. All the chapters consider the key role of actors in the definition of innovations and pathways, which enhance sustainability, seen as an ongoing process. Part 1 presents systemic approaches of agricultural-urban interactions at the city-region scale in France, Egypt, Italy and Morocco. Part 2 deals with methods and tools for urban planning and local development, utilized to design and assess sustainable food systems. The Part 3 inventories the recent changes in urban agriculture and the new forms of governance which are emerging in European cities (Athens, Berlin, Lisbon, Montpellier, Paris and Zurich). These results are useful for students, academics and activists involved in local policies and projects.
Author : Frank Lohrberg,Lilli Licka,Lionella Scazzosi,Axel Timpe
Publisher : Jovis Verlag GmbH
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 3868593713
"How can agriculture contribute to the sustainable development of European cities? How can agriculture and horticulture create vital urban spaces that have new social and ecological qualities and are also economically viable? Urban Agriculture Europe is the first comprehensive, transdisciplinary publication about urban agriculture in Europe. Apart from well-known examples of urban food gardens in Western European metropolises, this volume also studies innovative forms of periurban agriculture, bringing in experiences in Eastern and Southern Europe. The contributions approach urban agriculture from the point of view of social science, the economy, agricultural ecology, and spatial planning and address the role of citizens, involved parties, and politics, as well as operational models and planning tools. Case studies from Barcelona, Dublin, Geneva, Milan, Sofia, Warsaw, and the Ruhr Metropolis allow a comparative view of European practice. Statements from involved parties and guidance for cities and regions round off the publication."--Page 4 of cover.
Author : R. S. Deshpande
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Land use, Urban
ISBN : 9383491221
Papers presented at the Seminar on "Development Trends in Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture", 8th August, 2013; organized by ISEC and Dr. P N Agricultural Science Foundation; Chiefly with reference to India.
Author : Jessica Ann Diehl,Harpreet Kaur
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811637384
Eating locally and developing an urban-rural food continuum is a rapidly evolving movement. Integration of multi-functional forms of agriculture — termed New Forms of Urban Agriculture (NFUA) — could be a critical adaptation to strengthen this movement and for the sustainability of cities. While NFUA have the potential to provide diverse benefits to humans, there is an absence of reliable empirical data on the scale and impact of urban resources on NFUA which has a profound impact on its viability and sustainability. In this book, we shift the focus from how NFUA have potential to impact the urban system to investigate the potential impacts of urban resources on NFUA. Access to resources such as land, labour, clean water, etc. are major barriers to enter the agriculture sector in the cities; the chapters in this book present projects or reviews recent research on the subject from different cities in the world. This edited volume offers critical perspectives from diverse disciplines, expertise, and geographic contexts related to the actual and potential role of urban and peri-urban agriculture in the developing and the developed world where forms, adaptations, and debates around NFUA vary distinctively. Using and urban ecology lens, the book provides empirical evidence of how urban resources of land, water/waste, labour, and biodiversity impact NFUA.
Author : René van Veenhuizen,Danso, G.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9251058814
Urban agriculture (UA) is a dynamic concept that comprises a variety of livelihood systems ranging from subsistence production and processing at the household level to more commercialized agriculture. It takes place in different locations and under varying socio-economic conditions and political regimes. The diversity of UA is one of its main attributes, as it can be adapted to a wide range of urban situations and to the needs of diverse stakeholders. This paper aims to provide pertinent information on profitability and sustainability of UA to a wide audience of managers and policymakers from municipalities, ministries of agriculture, local government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), donor organizations and university research institutions. It aims to highlight the benefits of linkages between agriculture and the urban environment, leading to a more balanced understanding of the conflicts and synergies. It examines how UA can contribute substantially to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly in reducing urban poverty and hunger (MDG 1) and ensuring environmental sustainability (MDG 7).
Author : International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781552502167
Author : Axumite G. Egziabher
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781552501092
Cities Feeding People examines urban agriculture in East Africa and proves that it is a safe, clean, and secure method to feed the world's struggling urban residents. It also collapses the myth that urban agriculture is practiced only by the poor and unemployed. Cities Feeding People provides the hard facts needed to convince governments that urban agriculture should have a larger role in feeding the urban population.
Author : Mark Redwood
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781849770439
This volume, by graduate researchers working in urban agriculture, examines concrete strategies to integrate city farming into the urban landscape. Drawing on original field work in cities across the rapidly urbanizing global south, the book examines the contribution of urban agriculture and city farming to livelihoods and food security. Case studies cover food production diversification for robust and secure food provision; the socio-economic and agronomic aspects of urban composting; urban agriculture as a viable livelihood strategy; strategies for integrating city farming into urban landscapes; and the complex social-ecological networks of urban agriculture. Other case studies look at public health aspects including the impact of pesticides, micro-biological risks, pollution and water contamination on food production and people. Ultimately the book calls on city farmers, politicians, environmentalists and regulatory bodies to work together to improve the long term sustainability of urban farming as a major, secure source of food and employment for urban populations. Published with IDRC
Author : Henk de Zeeuw,Pay Drechsel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317506614
As people increasingly migrate to urban settings and more than half of the world's population now lives in cities, it is vital to plan and provide for sustainable and resilient food systems which reflect this challenge. This volume presents experience and evidence-based "state of the art" chapters on the key dimensions of urban food challenges and types of intra- and peri-urban agriculture. The book provides urban planners, local policy makers and urban development practitioners with an overview of crucial aspects of urban food systems based on an up to date review of research results and practical experiences in both developed and developing countries. By doing so, the international team of authors provides a balanced textbook for students of the growing number of courses on sustainable agriculture, food and urban studies, as well as a solid basis for well-informed policy making, planning and implementation regarding the development of sustainable, resilient and just urban food systems.
Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781522580645
In recent years, the global economy has struggled to meet the nutritional needs of a growing populace. In an effort to circumvent a deepening food crisis, it is pertinent to develop new sustainability strategies and practices to provide a stable supply of food resources. Urban Agriculture and Food Systems: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is an authoritative resource on the latest technological developments in urban agriculture and its ability to supplement current food systems. The content within this publication represents the work of topics such as sustainable production in urban spaces, farming practices, and urban distribution methods. This publication is an ideal reference source for students, professionals, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners interested in recent developments in the areas of agriculture in urban spaces.
Author : Henk de Zeeuw,Pay Drechsel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317506621
As people increasingly migrate to urban settings and more than half of the world's population now lives in cities, it is vital to plan and provide for sustainable and resilient food systems which reflect this challenge. This volume presents experience and evidence-based "state of the art" chapters on the key dimensions of urban food challenges and types of intra- and peri-urban agriculture. The book provides urban planners, local policy makers and urban development practitioners with an overview of crucial aspects of urban food systems based on an up to date review of research results and practical experiences in both developed and developing countries. By doing so, the international team of authors provides a balanced textbook for students of the growing number of courses on sustainable agriculture, food and urban studies, as well as a solid basis for well-informed policy making, planning and implementation regarding the development of sustainable, resilient and just urban food systems.
Author : Julie C. Dawson,Alfonso Morales
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781609384371
Full-scale food production in cities: is it an impossibility? Or is it a panacea for all that ails urban communities? Today, it's a reality, but many people still don't know how much of an impact this emerging food system is having on cities and their residents. This book showcases the work of the farmers, activists, urban planners, and city officials in the United States and Canada who are advancing food production. They have realized that, when it's done right, farming in cities can enhance the local ecology, foster cohesive communities, and improve the quality of life for urban residents. Cities of Farmers enables readers to understand and contribute to their local food system, whether they are raising vegetables in a community garden, setting up a farmers' market, or formulating regulations for farming and composting within city limits.
Author : Syngellakis, S.,Miralles i Garcia, J. L.
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781784663650
Papers presented at the 1st International Conference on Urban Agriculture and City Sustainability are contained in this book. The research reviews ways in which urban agriculture can contribute to achieve sustainable cities and considers ways of reducing the impact in terms of use of natural resources, waste production and climate change.
