Mexico City Rooftop Agriculture Grant Program
Mexico City, Mexico · Operator: Mexico City Municipal Government
Overview
Mexico City municipal government has issued grants to over 3,000 residents since 2007 to promote rooftop agriculture. Community projects like Miravalle provide environmental education and agriculture workshops.
Citizen participation
Over 3,000 residents receive grants to promote rooftop agriculture. Community projects provide environmental education and workshops.
Operating model
Municipal government grant program promoting citizen rooftop agriculture.
Impact
Enables rooftop agriculture for 3,000+ residents. Promotes citizen food production. Advances zero-waste farming techniques.
Crops
- vegetables
- herbs
- greens
Scale
3,000+ residents benefiting from rooftop agriculture grants
Sources（1）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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