Finding their new land: site selection and conceptual design for an urban farm for newcomers in Winnipeg's inner city

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2017
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Kroeker, Adam
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This project examines the potential for urban agriculture to address different barriers to settlement for newcomers (recent immigrants and refugees) living in Winnipeg's inner city. This project utilizes a geographical information systems (GIS) mapping analysis to identify under-utilized parcels of land in Winnipeg's inner city that could be developed into suitable urban agriculture sites. A focus group has provided recommendations for site selection and the elements needed on the site. This information is incorporated into a conceptual site plan for one of the recommended sites, which addresses questions of how such a site could be implemented in a Canadian context. The practicum concludes with reflections on the project and directions for future research.
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Urban agriculture, Winnipeg, Newcomer, Refugee, Farming, Nutrition, Food security, GIS, Mapping, Land use
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