Database research record2012·United States (Detroit)
The City as an "Agricultural Powerhouse"? Perspectives on Expanding Urban Agriculture from Detroit, Michigan
Kathryn Colasanti, Michael W. Hamm, Charlotte M. Litjens
Urban Geography
Urban Farm DB summary
This research explores perceptions of expanding urban agriculture in Detroit, Michigan, through semi-structured interviews and focus groups. While revealing widespread support for urban agriculture as a strategy for food security and urban sustainability, the study highlights contested aspects regarding the extent to which it should occur, its purpose, and the people it would involve.