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Returning to the Roots: Urban Farming and Environmentalism in Detroit

Kevin Wonch

Hope College Digital Commons (Hope College)

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This study examines urban farming in Detroit, a city experiencing rapid decline with a population under a million, limited access to fresh food stores, and extensive vacant land. While arguing for modern urban farming as a foundation for sustainable practices and positive development, it notes that some political and business analysts question its ability to make a significant impact on the city’s future.