Malmö Urban Farming Model
Malmö, Sweden · Operator: City of Malmö
Overview
Malmö city-wide urban farming initiative. Integrates social interaction, health, biodiversity, and climate action. Multiple formats deployed across parks and squares.
Citizen participation
Diverse citizen participation models. From vegetable growing in squares to commercial plot operation.
Operating model
Hybrid models: community building, community plots, and commercial gardens.
Impact
Social interaction, citizen health, biodiversity, reduced climate footprint.
Crops
- vegetables
- herbs
- edible landscape
Scale
Multiple models including parks, squares, and commercial plots
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