The promises of farming in the city: Introduction to the urban agriculture themed issue. Issue 1 (29th January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dimitri, Carolyn; Oberholtzer, Lydia; Pressman, Andy
• Is Part Of: Renewable agriculture and food systems. Volume 30:Issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 2
• Publication Date: 2015-01-29
• Subjects: Organic farming -- Periodicals; Agricultural conservation -- Periodicals; Agricultural systems -- Periodicals; 338.162
• DOI: 10.1017/S174217051400043X
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-1705

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="text-abstract"> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>As the finishing touches go on this themed issue, evidence of widespread enthusiasm for urban farming is apparent in many developed countries. Farming in the city, commonly referred to as urban agriculture, has been put forth as a solution to multiple social problems, including the provision of new green spaces, control of runoff and provision of shade that offsets the heat of the concrete city. In cities with abundant vacant land and abandoned plots, urban agriculture promises a reduction of urban blight.</p> </abstract>