Overview





A hydroponic rooftop greenhouse in New York City.
Source: Gotham Greens.
An urban apiary in Rochester, New York.
Source: Sweet Beez.
An aquaponics project in Buffalo, New York.
Source: Massachusetts Avenue Project.
City chickens in Brooklyn, New York.
Source: Walt L. Shamel Community Garden - Just Food, credit to Buff Strickland.
A rooftop farm in Brooklyn, New York.
Source: Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm.
Benefits
In addition to beautifying city blocks and providing needed green space in areas where public parks are scarce, community gardeners grow nutritious fresh foods for families, communities, and emergency food sites. Gardens and urban farms are centers of learning where children discover the natural world and find out where food comes from. Gardens are safe spaces for exercise in communities with poor access to physical activity outlets. These green spaces deliver environmental benefits such as reduced city heat, decreased storm water run-off, safer soil, and natural habitat for birds. In gardens, residents of all ages from diverse backgrounds find common ground.