Course: SAT 230 Managing Food Production Systems in the Urban Landscape

Reading and Multimedia Assignments

Multimedia Assignment 2
Multimedia Assignment 2

Urban Agriculture and City Planning in Toronto is a video that looks at urban agriculture in terms of municipal planning.  It brings up the idea of multiple use urban spaces that include agriculture, the re-purposing of an abandoned public transportation building and community involvement.

As you watch, as with the previous video, think about the partnerships both already formed and potential, that could work to increase awareness and practice of urban agriculture.  Notice that it may be necessary to change local laws or ordinances in order to fully realize the potential of urban agriculture.  Community involvement is a good thing but may need government, non-profits and maybe even commercial enterprises to make the most of the opportunities and to solve the issues facing development of new urban agricultural spaces.

“Urban Agriculture and City Planning in Toronto” video by thehealthyfootprint, Standard YouTube License

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