Medellín Urban Farming Programs
Medellín, Colombia · Operator: Municipality of Medellín, FAO Food for Cities Programme
Overview
Medellín operates multiple urban farming programs addressing food security and social healing in low-income districts. AgroArte (San Javier) has 15+ years of operations. Terrazas Verdes (Comuna 13) uses rooftop hydroponics for production.
Citizen participation
Multiple programs using urban agriculture for food security, economic development, and social healing. AgroArte operates in San Javier for 15+ years. Terrazas Verdes uses hydroponics in Comuna 13.
Operating model
Municipal programs with FAO technical support. Social development tool.
Impact
Food security in low-income neighborhoods. Economic opportunity. Post-conflict social healing.
Crops
- vegetables
- hydroponically grown crops
Scale
Multiple programs across city districts
Sources（1）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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