Faculty Advisor
Hersh, Robert
Faculty Advisor
LePage, Suzanne
Sponsor
Worcester Food Policy & Active Living Council
Abstract
This project intended to identify and present the potential for urban agriculture in the city of Worcester through the creation of a vacant, public land inventory. This was achieved by working with local stakeholders, analyzing successful examples from other cities, and utilizing ArcGIS software. Upon completion it was revealed that Worcester contains 337 vacant or partially vacant parcels. This inventory should be used to identify potential sites for food production and inform policy decisions regarding food, health, and city planning.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
April 2013
Project Type
Interactive Qualifying Project
Copyright Statement
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Accessibility
Unrestricted
Advisor Department
Interdisciplinary Programs
Advisor Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering