An urban pattern that the world has been seeing over the past years is the rapid development of land. What used to be fertile agricultural areas are quickly being transformed into sprawling city space. City’s keep growing. So where does this leave farms?
Some suggest, building within the confines of the city, meaning on roofs and possibly as multi-level farm buildings. The urban farms could provide food for the local community while minimizing transportation from farm to table.
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