I’m unsure about this one. While I know that community gardens and local food production would undoubtedly provide benefits for those communities, I’m not sure this is something that should be …Read MoreI’m unsure about this one. While I know that community gardens and local food production would undoubtedly provide benefits for those communities, I’m not sure this is something that should be “required” per se.Read Less
As far as I understand, the question is asking whether urban development should be required to leave space specifically for community gardens and local food production (public space). In this regard, …Read MoreAs far as I understand, the question is asking whether urban development should be required to leave space specifically for community gardens and local food production (public space). In this regard, I believe yes. When cities rely too heavily on economic growth and the private sector, development often overlooks local culture and identity. Community gardens can preserve these local features and provide citizens with shared pubic spaces. In addition, an excessive focus on private development can accelerate gentrification, a pattern widely observed in urbanization across the world.Read Less
I don’t know about local food production, but I would say yes for community gardens
I’m unsure about this one. While I know that community gardens and local food production would undoubtedly provide benefits for those communities, I’m not sure this is something that should be …Read MoreI’m unsure about this one. While I know that community gardens and local food production would undoubtedly provide benefits for those communities, I’m not sure this is something that should be “required” per se. Read Less
As far as I understand, the question is asking whether urban development should be required to leave space specifically for community gardens and local food production (public space). In this regard, …Read MoreAs far as I understand, the question is asking whether urban development should be required to leave space specifically for community gardens and local food production (public space). In this regard, I believe yes. When cities rely too heavily on economic growth and the private sector, development often overlooks local culture and identity. Community gardens can preserve these local features and provide citizens with shared pubic spaces. In addition, an excessive focus on private development can accelerate gentrification, a pattern widely observed in urbanization across the world. Read Less