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Urban agriculture

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9 September 2021

Episode 517

30 minutes

We get better acquainted with the land as we assess how urban agriculture can lead to a healthier, happier and more sustainable future for city dwellers.

9 September 2021

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Chapter 1

9 minutes


Photo: Bob Ransford

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Chapter 1

Southlands agri-hood

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Bob Ransford of Century Group discusses its new development south of Vancouver, which is better connecting residents with the produce they consume.

9 minutes

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Chapter 2

12 minutes


Photo: Bermondsey Street Bees

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Chapter 2

Urban apiculture

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We visit Bermondsey Street Bees to see how city hives are more common than you might realise and are key to sustainable living.

12 minutes

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Chapter 3

7 minutes


Photo: Daniele Cavadini, Courtesy: Piuarch

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Chapter 3

City gardening

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Francesco Fresa from Piuarch discusses the architecture studio’s recently developed urban gardening kit, which attempts to bring produce to balconies and rooftops.

7 minutes

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