Kentucky State University
Green Space Accessibility for Urban Agriculture
Grade Level at Time of Presentation
Junior
Major
Environmental Systems
Minor
Computer Science
Institution 23-24
Kentucky State University
KY House District #
57
KY Senate District #
20
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Buddhi Gyawali, Ph.D.
Department
Department of Agriculture
Abstract
In an increasingly urbanized world, finding the accessibility of green spaces for urban agriculture plays a crucial role for ensuring a sustainable and healthy future. Geographic Information System (GIS) provides a strong and versatile toolset to identify, analyze and enhance the accessibility of these vital green areas. GIS technology can be used to assess, improve, and advocate for accessible urban agriculture spaces to aid in the health and well-being of our planet. These spaces not only can provide fresh produce but can also contribute to environmental sustainability, community resilience, and an improvement in quality of life. GIS allows us to precisely map and analyze the spatial distribution of green spaces available for urban agriculture. Through overlay analysis, proximity studies, and spatial modeling, GIS helps in assessing the accessibility of these spaces for residents, providing for a healthy and sustainable future. This will significantly impact food security, community well-being, and environmental sustainability. Embracing GIS technology in urban planning and agriculture initiatives is a crucial step towards protecting the planet’s health for its inhabitants.
Green Space Accessibility for Urban Agriculture
In an increasingly urbanized world, finding the accessibility of green spaces for urban agriculture plays a crucial role for ensuring a sustainable and healthy future. Geographic Information System (GIS) provides a strong and versatile toolset to identify, analyze and enhance the accessibility of these vital green areas. GIS technology can be used to assess, improve, and advocate for accessible urban agriculture spaces to aid in the health and well-being of our planet. These spaces not only can provide fresh produce but can also contribute to environmental sustainability, community resilience, and an improvement in quality of life. GIS allows us to precisely map and analyze the spatial distribution of green spaces available for urban agriculture. Through overlay analysis, proximity studies, and spatial modeling, GIS helps in assessing the accessibility of these spaces for residents, providing for a healthy and sustainable future. This will significantly impact food security, community well-being, and environmental sustainability. Embracing GIS technology in urban planning and agriculture initiatives is a crucial step towards protecting the planet’s health for its inhabitants.