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Urban Agriculture: A Regenerative Urban Development Practice to Decrease the Ecological Footprints of Cities

Rowaida Rashed

Environmental Science & Sustainable Development

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This paper explores urban agriculture as a regenerative urban development practice aimed at decreasing the ecological footprints of cities. It defines environmental problems, explains the concept of the ecological footprint, and demonstrates how urban agriculture can be integrated into cities to improve environmental conditions and reduce ecological footprints. Urban agriculture is highlighted as one of the most effective regenerative practices.