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Synopsis
Urbanization and the globalization of the food system are causing
social, environmental, economic and political problems worldwide.
Rapid urbanization is increasing environmental degradation and food
insecurity. Urban agriculture is one tool for sustainable
development that has the potential to provide food or related
services within or on the edges of urban areas. The goal of this
research was to determine the current situation and the potential of
urban agriculture in Kingston, Ontario (Canada). A literature
review, questionnaires, interviews and case studies were used to
determine the perceptions of relevant stakeholders, barriers and ways
to overcome those barriers. Conservative estimates of urban
agriculture's value to Kingston's environmental, social, community
health, food security and economic dimensions were made through
modeling. Study participants demonstrated a relatively greater
awareness of environmental and community benefits of urban
agriculture compared to food security, health or economic benefits.
Modeling and calculations indicated that urban agriculture could
contribute at least $190 to $860 million per year in positive
environmental, health and economic benefits. Modeling indicated that
sourcing more local urban produced foods could reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by at least 1300 to 14000 tonnes annually for 39 common
fresh fruits and vegetables. Urban agriculture could meet the fresh
fruits and vegetables needs of up to 76% or more of the Kingston CMA
population. There appeared to be 5600 ha of area in the inner-city
that could be used for food production. Major challenges identified
were perceptions of limited space, limited resources and education.
Recommendations to address these challenges are also provided.
Overall, urban agriculture has potential to contribute to
sustainability in Kingston.
[Full thesis or a summary is available upon request.]
Sunny Lam
Consultant, Researcher
BSCH (Env Bio), MES
Communications, marketing, food systems, urban agriculture
Phone: +1 416 699 0347 (613 531 0260 at present)
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