Database research record2018·Global
Urban green infrastructure: The role of urban agriculture in city resilience
Τhomas Panagopoulos, Ilze Jankovska, Maria Boștenaru Dan
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Urban Farm DB summary
This article examines the role of urban agriculture as green infrastructure in city resilience, noting its ecological, cultural, social, and socio-economic value. It highlights that municipal intervention is crucial for urban agriculture, providing communal infrastructure and defining rules. The article concludes that urban agriculture, supported by municipal intervention, is instrumental for city resilience by serving as a vital source of food and occupation during crises and aiding adaptation to climate change.