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Urban Agriculture as a Public Good: Valuing Farming and Gardening in Philadelphia and Chicago

Domenic Vitiello

Urban agriculture

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US cities have developed urban agriculture support systems reflecting competing values, with some prioritizing public good and others economic gains. A chapter reflecting on urban agriculture planning in Chicago and Philadelphia notes that institutional structures significantly impact equity and justice. The study indicates that the existing urban agriculture support systems in these cities may not adequately promote equity and justice.