Urban Farm DB
Research catalogue
Database research record2016·Global

Scaling new heights

Christine Brown-Paul

Practical Hydroponics and Greenhouses

Urban Farm DB summary

An overview article (2016, no specific region) surveys the varied forms of urban agriculture — from small community gardens to urban farms spanning several city blocks to intensive indoor hydroponic or aquaculture facilities — describing it as a fast-growing phenomenon with the potential to nourish community health and social fabric and create economic opportunities for farmers and neighborhoods, while also coming with its own set of challenges and opportunities.