Graduation Semester and Year
Spring 2024
Language
English
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Landscape Architecture
Department
Landscape Architecture
First Advisor
Letora Anderson
Abstract
The objective of this research is to examine the advantages of applying landscape architecture design principles to urban agriculture landscapes. The study investigates the current and past instances of implementing agriculture in urban areas to comprehend how they benefit the community and local environment and create a connection between people and the food they consume. The study aims to explore how landscape architecture can be efficiently applied to urban farming practices to establish a meaningful and sustainable connection between individuals and their food. The study will be guided by three research questions: (1) What are the environmental benefits associated with integrating agricultural landscapes into the urban environment? (2) What are the key principles and elements of landscape design that can be effectively integrated into urban agriculture? (3) What are the sustainable challenges associated with maintaining urban agriculture within the community? The research will provide recommendations for design that follow landscape design principles and aim to bridge the gap between people and the food they consume in a sustainable manner.
Keywords
Urban Farming, Agriculture, Landscape Architecture
Disciplines
Landscape Architecture
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
CERDA, PATRICIA, "CULTIVATING CHANGE: ENHANCING URBAN AGRICULTURE THROUGH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN" (2024). Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses. 241.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/landscapearch_theses/241