Database research record2016·United States (South Bend)
Integrating Spatial Technologies in Urban Environments for Food Security
Edwin Joseph, Elizabeth O'Dea
Advances in environmental engineering and green technologies book series
Urban Farm DB summary
This chapter examines South Bend, Indiana, a city facing urban decay and food insecurity among its poor, similar to some developing countries. It reviews the city's history, economic strategies, and efforts by various organizations to alleviate poverty and hunger. The chapter advocates for integrating spatial technologies, such as GIS, to promote collaboration and sustainable urban agriculture among diverse stakeholders to address poverty and malnutrition.