LOCAL TREND. Cities Invoke Land Use Ordinances to Support Urban Farming

City: New York City

Ordinances: Councilman Rafael Espinal & Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams are calling for comprehensive urban agriculture plan, updated zoning and building codes, and an office of urban agriculture

Why is it necessary: Commerical Urban Farmers have a hard time getting permitted, being insured, and atracting investors. 

Is there more land to use for urban gardening in NYC? Yes,  14,000 acres of unused rooftop space that could feed millions

Wall Street Journal | Urban Farming Gets New York City Council Attention