Cities

Should cities encourage urban farming on rooftops?

For

It provides fresh food and uses empty space.

Against

It is expensive and cannot feed everyone.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Urban farming is great for picking insanely fresh things and popping them onto your plate right away.
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  • More green space in cities produces cleaner air, shade that brings temperature down, and better mental health.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • The scale involved in food production to make a dent on dense urban populations is immense.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • for most homes they simply aren't built to handle the load of a bunch of dirt up on the roof.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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