Agrarian urbanism and Vertical Farming

processing and packaging along with marketing and consumption that are in-city processes.

- Increase in entrepreneurial activities, communal initiatives and NGO‘s.

- Creation of jobs, providing new lines of employment and income for the urban poor as well as to people who migrate to urban areas in search of jobs.

- Reduction in food costs and availability of affordable food to all segments of the population.  Social: - There emerges an increase in social and emotional wellbeing of the society as a whole.

- Community social life in encouraged by all individuals getting involved in farming practices and producing food for the other. Social interaction is promoted.

- Urban agriculture gives individuals an opportunity to interact with nature, as a result of which they have decreased levels of stress and there is an increased overall mental health - Urban gardens and CPULs offer quiet places of retreat and contemplation n a busy town. They offer tranquil spaces that improve mental peace.

- Social networks within the city could be forged through providing communities with gardens and green space that offers a ‗symbolic focus‘ and helps fostering neighbourhood pride.

- Many cities have inadequate and unequal access to good food. In such cases, individuals taking up the process of food production into their own hands have a sense of independence and empowerment. Their selfreliance and self-esteem would also rise as a result.

- Community gardens could supply food, not only for themselves but also for disadvantaged groups and other communities. Surplus food produced 40