Role of the landscape architect in Urban agriculture

August 27, 2008 – 11:32 pm

A recent call to landscape architects to give input to a journal about urban agriculture heightened the opportunity and responsibility we have to help feed a future low consumerism, highly urban world. Is there any one out there interested to being part of this.

I have a touch of permaculture in my veins and am keen to see the Victorian State Government’s program of “Food for all” be successful.

Ros

  1. 3 Responses to “Role of the landscape architect in Urban agriculture”

  2. What does this say about rural agriculture, Does it assume it is not relevant can’t cope, unsustaianbale.
    Whats the role of Urban Agriculture in the Landscape.

    Yep I’d be interested

    Niall

    By niall simpson on Sep 2, 2008

  3. Hi Ros,

    I feel similarly compelled to pursue urban agriculture as a part of a Landscape Architects repertiore. In the light of world food shortages, increasing transport costs and our own societies diminishing health, the support of organic food growing in home gardens is of increasing importance. The Permaculture movement provides a very good framework for this to be undertaken on a home scale. I am keen to put my design energy into getting these type of systems working and in completing further training in this field. Landscape Architects should be aware that a Pemaculture Design Course (PDC) accredited by the Permaculture Institute should be completed prior to making any claims of professional competence in Permaculture.
    Nikolee

    By Nikolee on Sep 2, 2008

  4. Anyone interested to take integrated urban agriculture to the May Conference?? Papers are due 30 Sept! Research could outline existing ecodevelopments with shared gardens, problems with existing town planning and water restrictions,food gardens value towards reducing ecofootprints etc, good health and social cohesion. Can anyone add projects to be listed/reviewed and some photographs? Food Alliance, State Government “Food for All” program, Stephanie Alexander Gardens and Community Gardens Organization - are some examples of community gardens which are currently happening. Planning for more is on the horizon. Are you designing for a new residential development?? Have you considered some community gardens? Have you struck opposition from Local Government due to maintenance and vermon potential? Ros
    by Ros on Spet 24, 2008

    By Ros Woodburn on Sep 24, 2008

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