Urban Agricultural Heritage (Paperback)

Urban gardening and agriculture have
become important elements of sustainable urban planning in the context
of persistent urbanization amid limited resources. However, a
consideration of the cultural-historical dimension has been lacking up
to now. The editors present the first comprehensive outline of
traditional forms of food production in cities to help preserve this
valuable knowledge. On the basis of current research findings, they
develop new perspectives and guidelines for recognizing traditional food
production systems as an aspect of cultural heritage and for dealing
with urban agriculture worldwide.

• First interdisciplinary synopsis worldwide on this topic
• Contributions from landscape architecture, urban planning, agricultural history, sociology, and geography
• Showcases perspectives for recognizing and developing urban agriculture