Uncovering the potential for increased food security in Vancouver BC : a comparative analysis of three commercial buildings with rooftop gardens

Rooftop gardens are an important tool within sustainable urban agriculture (UA) that can contribute towards food security. This paper explores the barriers, benefits and incentives of rooftop gardens which have documented environmental and social benefits, including use as a tool towards combating c...

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Main Author: Purdy, Regan Michelle
Other Authors: Gilchrist, Alan Robert
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10170/502