Sustainable Cities

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This paper reviews an issue within the scope of urban sustainability. The issue deals with urban agriculture placing special emphasis on community gardening. The assignment looks at the environmental, economic and social benefits of urban agriculture and community gardens.

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"Urban sustainability has become an increasingly common issue in recent years. One area in which urban areas are not sustainable is in terms of food. The best way of increasing food security within urban areas is through urban agriculture. Community gardens in particular are an important way of increasing food security in urban areas while also providing a number of other social and environmental benefits. These benefits will go a long way towards increasing urban sustainability. Sustainable Development, Urban sustainability and Food Insecurity The idea of sustainable development has become very popular in recent years."

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