Database research record2006·Global
Cities farming for the future : urban agriculture for green and productive cities
R. van Veenhuizen
Issue Lab (Candid)
Urban Farm DB summary
This publication defines urban agriculture as growing plants and raising animals for food within and around cities, along with related processing and marketing. It notes increased attention from development organizations and authorities in developing countries due to urban agriculture's role in poverty alleviation, food security, waste management, and greening. The work presents the "state of the art" of sustainable urban agriculture development, indicating progress since earlier major publications.