The Edible City A concept for

The Edible City A concept for a mixed use agricultural and commercial space that contributes to alleviating food insecurity in urban Cape Town by providing meals as well as the knowledge and the means for self sustenance to individuals, households and communities experiencing food insecurity in the city. Hydroponics, aeroponics and small-scale traditional farming grow produce for seeds, retail, and restaurant use. The space aims to be an example of integrating urban agriculture with the built environment to offer surrounding communities jobs, useful information, skills, and alternative paths to self sufficiency.