Urban Farm DB
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Database research record2020·Global

Urban agroforestry and its potential integration into city planning efforts

Sarah Taylor Lovell

Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems

Urban Farm DB summary

Despite increasing awareness and proposals for urban agriculture implementation, broad integration into the urban environment has not yet been observed. In most cities, the level of food production has not expanded significantly enough to impact the supply of vegetables, fruits, or other products. Key barriers limiting widespread adoption of urban agriculture include land access, zoning and tax policies, risks of soil and air contaminants, and urban forestry plans neglecting food security.