Growing food in cities has many positive effects on the environment and lots of urban agriculture projects have clear environmental objectives as part of their primary aims. (sustainweb.org)
Additionally the educational aspect of many urban agriculture projects raises public awareness of environmental issues and can create green jobs. (sustainweb.org)
Many urban agriculture projects are fundamentally community focused being run by local people for local people and, as well as producing food, focus actively on addressing issues that affect community cohesion. (sustainweb.org)