Pelo direito à cidade: Políticas públicas e hortas urbanas em Florianópolis

Urban Farm DB summary

This article analyzes movements surrounding urban agriculture practices and public policies in Florianópolis, Brazil, as ways to construct diversified and democratic urban land uses. Political articulations led to the creation of the Rede Semear urban agriculture network, the election of a councilman advocating agroecology, and the establishment of municipal urban agriculture programs. Community and institutional gardens, such as the Pacuca Community and Pedagogical Garden, were highlighted in this movement.