December 5, 2025Open Access

Rooftop agriculture for a sustainable future of urban areas

MMMartin MohaplBrno University of Technology JJJan JílekMasaryk University

Key Points

Rooftop agriculture enhances access to fresh produce and positively impacts health and social relations.
Urban areas can utilize unused rooftops to address food scarcity and promote community engagement.
This approach may improve the quality of life for urban residents by providing fresh food and fostering connections.
Rooftop farming supports sustainability goals while also enhancing community ties in urban environments.

Abstract

Rooftop farming is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. It can provide urban dwellers with access to fresh produce that they grow by themselves, in their particular locality. Areas for growing food are usually scarce or completely missing in cities. However, the rooftops of buildings are usually unused and thus, they could make up for the lack of space on the ground. Growing food on rooftops can bring daily pleasure to the urban dwellers, contribute to improving their health and make their lives more pleasant. Rooftop farming is also important for strengthening of social relations in communities.

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