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Database research record2009·Uruguay (Montevideo)

Urban Agriculture in Montevideo and Rosario: A response to crisis or a stable component of the urban landscape?agriculture has developed into a permanent

Alain Santandreu, Alberto Gómez Perazzoli, R. Terrile, Mariana Ponce

Urban Farm DB summary

Urban agriculture has become a permanent activity in Rosario, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay. While important for feeding cities during crises, it is currently promoted by civil society and local governments to enhance social inclusion and employment for urban farmers, particularly the poor. This transforms challenging situations into new opportunities within the urban landscape.