Combining Mass Housing and Urban Agriculture
A sitopian way of thinking
W.S. Goldsteen (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
Nelson Mota – Mentor (TU Delft - Public Building and Housing Design)
H.A.F. Mooij – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Public Building and Housing Design)
S.H. Verkuijlen – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Architectural Technology)
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Abstract
The evolution of human civilization, entwined with food, traces our development from hunters to settlers and now to a globalized food network. Carolyn Steel's 'sitopia' theory underscores the connection between place and sustenance. Brazil, a key player in the global food industry, paradoxically grapples with high inequality despite abundant resources. The journey from hunter-gatherer societies to modern agriculture reshaped our relationship with food, altering homes and communities.
Brazil's economic surge led to urban sprawl, resulting in housing crises like favelas, driven by uneven governance and inadequate infrastructure. Despite its abundant water resources, Brazil faces disparities in access, impacting millions. Food insecurity persists, affecting rural populations disproportionately.
This paradox of plenty amid scarcity underscores complex historical, geographical, and socio-economic factors. With a growing population and unsustainable agricultural practices, the looming crisis demands a shift toward sustainable food, water, trade, and housing. The question remains: where do we begin this crucial transformation?