Urban Agriculture as an Alternative Source of Food and Water Security in Today's Sustainable Cities.

ABSTRACT: The concept of a regenerative city goes far beyond a sustainable one. The regenerative approach is to think of urban green space as a productive landscape, a source of food, and a support for biodiversity. In this approach, the so-called urban wastelands have a positive significance. Urban agriculture (UA) has become a commonly discussed topic in recent years with respect to sustainable development. Therefore, the combination of urban fabric and local food production is crucial for ecological reasons. The key issues are the reduction of food miles and the demand for processed food, the production of which strains the natural environment. At the same time, UA enables regeneration and restoration. An original methodological approach was used in the study following the mixed-method research c

SUBMITTER: Nowysz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9739535 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature