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Agricultura urbana, condición para el desarrollo sostenible y la mejora del paisaje

M. Antonio Zárate Martín

Anales de Geografía de la Universidad Complutense

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This paper is based on investigations for urban greenspace planning and the opportunities of urban agriculture for feeding a growing population. It also results from urban environmental improvement activities conducted with the School of Engineer Agronomists of the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Through urban agriculture cases, the paper analyzes alternatives for recovering constructed spaces and increasing inhabitants' quality of life.