Urban landscapes are most often designed within a limited range of expectations. Visually interesting, sometimes providing important ecosystem services, designed landscape environments should include other, richer possibilities. There are urban farms. There are community, rooftop and kitchen gardens. There are growing numbers of people interested in reducing the carbon and energy footprint of our foods…. Read more »
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While agriculture seems to be trendier than ever before, the US is still losing 2 acres of farmland to development every minute. Some estimate that by 2050 we’ll have only .6 acres of farmland per person, even though our current diets require 2.6 acres. SWA is an advocate for the integration and inclusion of food-producing… Read more »