Database research record2002·Africa
Creating Livable Cities: The Need For Urban Agriculture
Gina E. Castillo, S. Langeveld
WIT transactions on ecology and the environment
Urban Farm DB summary
This paper examines the contributions of civil society organizations working on urban agriculture in Africa and Latin America. It argues for the need to develop land use policies that incorporate the social, economic, and environmental benefits of urban gardens. The paper concludes that both urban agriculture and civil society organizations are essential for creating livable cities.