Agricultural Urbanism - Paperback

by Janine De La Salle (Author), Mark Holland (Author)

Taking sustainable food systems far beyond community gardens andlocal farms, this guide, compiled by some of the most innovative leaders of the agricultural urbanism movement, envisions much larger networks that include food-processing businesses, organic-food wholesalers, and many kinds of training programs. Outlining key strategiesfor creatingfood precincts in towns and cities, the discussion describes ways to grow produce all year round and unify urban and rural life in innovative ways."

Author Biography

Janine de la Salle is the director of the sustainable-food-system practice at HB Lanarc Consultants in Vancouver, British Columbia, and a member of the Vancouver Food Policy Council. Mark Holland is an accredited planner and landscape architect at HB Lanarc Consultants.