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Urban Agriculture as a Driver for Green Infrastructure Disclaimer - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Urban Agriculture as a Driver for Green Infrastructure Disclaimer - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
A Potential Future: Urban Agriculture as a Driver for Green Infrastructure Disclaimer Apprehension Brooklyn Grange Farm The View From Above Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Goals Increase quality of life now, and sustain the health of
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Apprehension
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Brooklyn Grange Farm
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The View From Above Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Goals Increase quality of life now, and sustain the health of people and the planet into the future Ethically, it’s the right thing to do
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The View From Above Urban Agriculture Goals Increase quality of life now, and sustain the health of people and the planet into the future Ethically, it’s the right thing to do
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The View on the Ground Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Soil Essentials Soil free from contaminants Soil that is not compacted Soil that is alive – plenty of organic material
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The View on the Ground Urban Agriculture Soil Essentials Soil free from contaminants Soil that is not compacted Soil that is alive – plenty of organic material
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The View in the Ground Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Plant Palette & Purpose Trees for shade, erosion control, dispersing raindrops, Turf for cooling, erosion control, sitting and walking on Native plants for erosion control, deep roots, lower maintenance Annual and perennial blooming plants for beauty
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The View in the Ground Urban Agriculture Plant Palette & Purpose Trees for shade, erosion control, dispersing raindrops, Turf for cooling, erosion control, sitting and walking on Native plants for erosion control, deep roots, lower maintenance Annual and perennial blooming plants for beauty Annual and perennial food plants
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Questions How could the multiple benefits of urban agriculture increase financial support of a green infrastructure project? How could the multiple benefits of urban agriculture increase public, community, and/or political support of a green infrastructure project?
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LaDonna Redmond
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