Urban agriculture and the role of urban planning

Authors

  • Camilo Villagrán Oyarzún Universidad de Chile
  • Ken Yan Qiu Sun Universidad de Chile

Abstract

The following article is part of a research conducted in 2013 which sought to investigate the challenges of integration of urban agriculture in Communal Regulatory Plans in Santiago de Chile. Two case studies in different districts within the metropolitan area are displayed, as it is considered that its analysis allows to infer the state of a general situation in relation to this matter. Finally, as a complement to the findings, some general thoughts are presented, about the opportunities that exist for its incorporation into urban planning.

Keywords:

Urban agriculture, urban planning, regulatory plans