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環境対応のトップ走者 森ビル 都市開発を通じ環境と共生する「垂直庭園都市」

森ビル株式会社

環境コミュニケーション 39巻6号 pp.30-31

Urban Farm DB summary

Official technical literature explaining Mori Building's 'Vertical Garden City' concept, describing pioneering private redevelopment rooftop farming and greening including paddy fields and mochi-rice harvest at Roppongi Hills and environmental community creation.

Key points

  • 1Mori Building promotes environmental coexistence in urban development through its 'Vertical Garden City' concept.
  • 2Roppongi Hills features concrete examples of rooftop farming, including paddy fields for mochi-rice harvest.
  • 3Mori Building's projects also contribute to the creation of environmental communities.
  • 4These initiatives are considered pioneering examples of rooftop farming and greening in private urban redevelopment.

Abstract and stored text

AI-generated summary

This paper elucidates Mori Building's 'Vertical Garden City' concept, positioning the company as a leader in environmental responsiveness through urban development. It describes pioneering private redevelopment initiatives, such as the rooftop gardens at Roppongi Hills, which include paddy fields for mochi-rice harvest and the creation of environmental communities. These examples highlight advanced practices in rooftop farming and urban greening. The paper explores the potential for sustainable development and greening within urban environments.

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Why it matters for urban farming

This paper showcases successful examples of rooftop farming and greening in large-scale private developments, offering significant insights for citizen-driven urban farms. The presence of paddy fields and community formation in iconic locations like Roppongi Hills concretely demonstrates that diverse agricultural activities are possible even in limited spaces, and that these can raise environmental awareness among urban residents and revitalize communities. Urban farmers can draw inspiration from large-scale projects for greening techniques and community building applicable to smaller, citizen-led initiatives.