The Urban Setting Kathleen A. Garland ENVR/UHCL Jan. 11, 2014
Jan 03, 2016
The Urban Setting
Kathleen A. GarlandENVR/UHCLJan. 11, 2014
Purpose of urban agriculture
Urban Forests
Edible forestryhttp://vimeo.com/74137837
Community Gardenshttp://vimeo.com/81063443Food brings people togetherGardens help build communityFresh food from local sources can be cheaper
and more nourishing!This one is in the fifth ward, which has been
identified as…
Food Desertshttp://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?
section=news/local&id=8421133
Where can you put a garden?
The Value of Urban Habitat
Other benefitsReduce storm runoffCool the buildingReduce the heat island effect Provide alternative locations for work and
play
JSC Sustainabilityhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQgcvP-
01LI
Farmers Marketshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=JeyvCHLUdloBecause if you are going to grow food, you
need to be able to get it to market!
Urban agricultureFoodFriendshipFun!