BUNGA

A Community Urban Farming and Public Market

Community urban farming is the practice of cultivating crops and/or maintaining green spaces in urban areas, often with the participation of local residents It aims to create a sustainable and resilient food system by promoting local food production, reducing food waste, and increasing access to fresh, healthy food

Community urban farming has many forms, such as rooftop gardens, community gardens, urban farms, and edible landscapes It can also involve community composting, food distribution programs, and educational initiatives that teach people about gardening, healthy eating, and environmental sustainability The benefits of community urban farming help to improve food security by providing local, fresh produce to people who may not have access to it otherwise It can also create jobs and stimulate local economic development In addition, community urban farming can help reduce the carbon footprint of food production by eliminating the need for transportation and refrigeration Moreover, community urban farming can contribute to social cohesion and community building by bringing people together around a common goal It provides an opportunity for people of different backgrounds and ages to work together, share skills and knowledge, and build stronger relationships with each other and with the environment

Sustainable Development Goals

Urban farming can provide a source of physical activity, fresh air, and exposure to nature, which can have positive impacts on mental and physical health.

Urban farming can provide job opportunities and generate income for local residents, especially in areas with high unemployment rates contribute to building sustainable communities by promoting food security, resource conservation, green infrastructure, community development, and climate change mitigation.

Urban farming can help to reduce the carbon footprint associated with food production and transportation

Planting Ways

Ground Layer

The most common form of planting is straight into the ground - just like in the fields

Raised Bed

Elevated beds are those that stand above the surface of the ground - they may be situated directly on the ground or higher

Benefits of Urban Farming to the community:

+ Access to fresh, healthy food

+ Community building

+ Environmental benefits

+ Economic opportunities

+ Education and skill-building

+ Improved mental and physical health

Sustainable and Smart Building Materials

Vases/ Pot

Pots are also a form of planting above ground and share many of the benefits and it is smaller, easily transportable, and purchased readymade on the market

Hydroponics

It is a technique of growing plants without soil, where the roots receive a balanced nutrient solution that contains water and all the nutrients essential to the development of the plant

Sub-irrigation

It is environmentally responsibly alternative that conserve water and fertilizers

Vertical Aeroponic

Columns of plants are grown with their roots suspended in the air, a technique that maximizes space and requires no pesticides

Second Floor Plan

Front Elevation

Rear Elevation

Left Side Elevation

Right Side Elevation

Shared Space

Education

Rental Pot & Raised bed

Rental Planting space

On-site Resto

Opportunity

Vertical Garden

Wind Turbine SECTION

Finally! A space where we can hang on while waiting for our paluto

Finally! There's already a public market here in our barangay.

Hello! I'm here in the market, and I will buy veggies for our lunch later.

1st Building

2nd Building

It's great to have a program like this where we can learn how to plant vegetables!

Now that I know how to plant a vegetable, I can finally set up a small garden on my balcony.