Exploring local food sustainability potential and ‘Agrarian Urbanism’ in the regional city of Dubbo

Ghosh, S

Exploring local food sustainability potential and ‘Agrarian Urbanism’ in the regional city of Dubbo

Ghosh, S

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Publisher:: Debra Thompson, Association for Sustainability in Business Inc.
Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: Proceedings for the Planning, Participation and Progress at the Australian Regional Development Conference, 2016, pp. 59 - 75 (17)
Issue Date:: 2016-09-26

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dc.contributor.author	Ghosh, S https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6488-9329	en_US
dc.date	2016-09-05	en_US
dc.date.available	2016-08-12	en_US
dc.date.issued	2016-09-26	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Proceedings for the Planning, Participation and Progress at the Australian Regional Development Conference, 2016, pp. 59 - 75 (17)	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	978-1-922232-46-5	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/53536
dc.description.abstract	Rapid urbanisation as a consequence of population growth is likely to reduce the availability of valuable agricultural land areas for food production. Two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in urban areas by 2030. Cities around the world are integrating local food production capabilities within built environments to create food secure and environmentally sustainable habitats. Regional cities with comparatively less population have a significant potential and distinct advantage to incorporate these measures early on in planning for the urban areas. In this paper, a review is conducted on local food production policies and practices in relevant cities. ‘Agrarian Urbanism’ approach to the master planning of new developments can protect valuable agricultural land and natural areas. A real-world case study that applies ‘Agrarian Urbanism’ principles is analysed. Dubbo, one of the most important regional cities of Orana region in New South Wales in Australia is selected as a case study for research analysis. Using Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) methods, current local food production potential, and its capacity to meet the annual food (vegetable) demand of Dubbo City are estimated and examined through four scenarios. The local food production typologies that could be embedded in the urban fabric are explored, and recommendations are formulated. Research outcomes suggest that Dubbo city has a reasonable prospect to grow into a sustainable regional city of future. Collaborative efforts of governments, private, non-profit and farming organisations, industries and residents would be important for the uptake.	en_US
dc.publisher	Debra Thompson, Association for Sustainability in Business Inc.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Proceedings for the Planning, Participation and Progress at the Australian Regional Development Conference	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Australian Regional Development Conference	en_US
dc.title	Exploring local food sustainability potential and ‘Agrarian Urbanism’ in the regional city of Dubbo	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.location	Nerang QLD 4211	en_US
utslib.location.activity	Hyatt Hotel, Canberra	en_US
utslib.for	1205 Urban and Regional Planning	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.consider-herdc	true	en_US
pubs.finish-date	2016-09-06	en_US
pubs.place-of-publication	Nerang QLD 4211	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
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Abstract:

Rapid urbanisation as a consequence of population growth is likely to reduce the availability of valuable agricultural land areas for food production. Two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in urban areas by 2030. Cities around the world are integrating local food production capabilities within built environments to create food secure and environmentally sustainable habitats. Regional cities with comparatively less population have a significant potential and distinct advantage to incorporate these measures early on in planning for the urban areas. In this paper, a review is conducted on local food production policies and practices in relevant cities. ‘Agrarian Urbanism’ approach to the master planning of new developments can protect valuable agricultural land and natural areas. A real-world case study that applies ‘Agrarian Urbanism’ principles is analysed. Dubbo, one of the most important regional cities of Orana region in New South Wales in Australia is selected as a case study for research analysis. Using Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) methods, current local food production potential, and its capacity to meet the annual food (vegetable) demand of Dubbo City are estimated and examined through four scenarios. The local food production typologies that could be embedded in the urban fabric are explored, and recommendations are formulated. Research outcomes suggest that Dubbo city has a reasonable prospect to grow into a sustainable regional city of future. Collaborative efforts of governments, private, non-profit and farming organisations, industries and residents would be important for the uptake.

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