Carrot City exhibit highlights innovation & growth in urban agriculture

TORONTO

What’s more, both have incorporated eco-friendly elements into their frameworks. The Inuvik Community Greenhouse, built within an abandoned arena, has an on-site composting facility, while the Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Community Garden uses rainwater collected in two underground cisterns to irrigate the garden while also providing a place for kids to play.

The two projects are among several featured at “Carrot City: Designing for Urban Agriculture,” an exhibit showcasing innovations in city farming and gardening and shining a light on urban dwellers involved in community gardening projects around the world.

The Canadian Press