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Database research record2023·Turkey

Harvesting the Hidden Value of Vacant Lands: A GIS-Based Approach to Urban Agriculture

Hüseyin Berk TÜRKER, Murat Akten

Mimarlık Bilimleri ve Uygulamaları Dergisi (MBUD)

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This study assessed the urban agriculture potential of vacant lands in the city center of Usak, Turkey, and created a GIS-based urban agriculture inventory. The analysis focused on available vacant lands including municipally-owned, foundation, public, forest, and pasture lands. Results showed a significant amount of vacant lands in Usak suitable for urban agriculture, with 7.32 ha highly suitable, 80.58 ha moderately suitable, and 110.94 ha marginally suitable.