ՙՙUrban Agriculture and Sustainable Communities՚՚: An Analytical Study of Urban Agriculture as a Tool for Achieving Food Security and Sustainability in Modern Cities | ||||
| International Design Journal | ||||
| Article 22, Volume 15, Issue 4 - Serial Number 67, July and August 2025, Page 271-279 PDF (1.05 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/idj.2025.370596.1300 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
dalia shalaby eldamaty   1; Ahmed Mahmoud Nagi 2
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| 1Cairo university - faculty of Engineering -Architecture design | ||||
| 2Associate Professor, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, Faculty of Engineering City University of Cairo | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Abstract This research discusses the concept of urban agriculture as an effective tool to enhance food security and achieve sustainable development in cities. With increasing urbanization and rising demand for food, urban agriculture becomes an urgent necessity to utilize available spaces in urban environments such as rooftops and public parks. The paper reviews the multiple benefits of this practice, including improving environmental quality, enhancing the local economy, and increasing social interaction between residents. The research analyzes successful local and global experiences in urban agriculture, highlighting its potential to address challenges facing urban communities, such as lack of space, legal restrictions, and Lack of cultural awareness, lack of resources and cultural awareness The research provides recommendations to promote urban agriculture, including developing supportive policies, providing training and resources, and strengthening community partnerships. Through these recommendations, the paper aims to provide a framework for mainstreaming urban agriculture as a sustainable practice that contributes to improving the quality of life in cities. The results show that urban agriculture not only enhances food security but also contributes to improving the psychological and social health of communities, making it an important tool to meet future challenges in urban environments. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Urban Agriculture; Food Security; Sustainable Development; Urban Communities Sustainability; Agricultural Innovation | ||||
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