Das Innovationsareal Urbane Landwirtschaft – ein anwendungsorientiertes Forschungsvorhaben im Rahmen der Umsetzung der Neuen Gartenstadt Öjendorf

An innovation area for urban agriculture is being created in the heart of Hamburg as part of the design of the Horner Geest landscape axis and the development of the new garden city of Öjendorf. In this interdisciplinary research project, partners from the fields of landscape planning (HafenCity University), horticultural sciences (Julius Kühn Institute), and agricultural economics and sustainability research (University of Kassel) are developing scenarios for a productive horticultural park and testing them on a demonstration site. The aim of the project is to establish innovative forms of urban agriculture in the city that enable a stronger presence and awareness of agriculture and promote direct interaction between city dwellers and professional agricultural stakeholders. On the occasion of the first scenario workshop, we report here on the project.