Database research record2008·United States (Los Angeles)
The Incredible, Edible Wall Cal Poly Students Create Affordable Fresh Produce for Congested Urban Areas
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DigitalCommons - CalPoly (California State Polytechnic University)
Urban Farm DB summary
Students and faculty at Cal Poly cultivated 4,000 fruit and vegetable plants on 180 vertical panels, which are intended for mounting on commercial building walls in Los Angeles' inner city. These vertical panels were designed to maximize growing space in congested urban locations. The project aims to provide a practical solution for accessing fresh, affordable produce.