Urban intensification and the integration of productive landscape

Andre Viljoen, Katrin Bohn

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    Abstract

    Contradictory claims are currently made for the desirable density of sustainable cities. The prevailing view is that high densities are appropriate for sustainable cities. By contrast, authors assessing the environmental impact of remote food production suggest much lower densities. In this paper three design proposals for cities in the UK, at different densities, are used as case studies. These explore the architectural possibilities for introducing urban agriculture to cities and assess the relationship between density and environmental impact.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationRenewable Energy
    Subtitle of host publicationThe energy for the 21st century
    EditorsAli Sayigh
    Place of PublicationOxford
    PublisherPergamon Press
    Pages483-488
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Print)0080438652
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2000

    Keywords

    • Urban Agriculture
    • Sustainable urban design
    • Ecologcal intensification

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