Cape Town Urban Agriculture Suitability Analysis and Development
Cape Town, South Africa · Operator: City of Cape Town & Community Organizations
Overview
Cape Town city government conducted multi-criteria decision analysis for urban agriculture site suitability. Implemented citizen-led agriculture projects at identified sites, integrating vacant land utilization with food security.
Citizen participation
Community-led urban agriculture projects based on municipal suitability analysis, with direct community participation and management
Operating model
Citizen-led agriculture based on municipal planning and analysis, non-profit model
Impact
Improved food security in Cape Town, agricultural utilization of vacant land, community formation among residents
Land tenure
Temporary use of municipal vacant land
Crops
- vegetables
- fruits
Scale
Multiple sites identified through suitability analysis
Sources（1）
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