The urban cultivation hub
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2025
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UMT, Lahore
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This research responds to the urgent global food crisis fueled by accelerated urbanization and increasing population, expected to hit 9.2 billion by 2050. Even using 80% of the earth's land for agriculture and 70% of its freshwater, conventional farming is not able to keep up with the rising food demand despite ensuring water scarcity. Urban farming in succession to Vertical farming has been a feasible answer to these problems, providing new and sustainable methods of agricultural production alongside conserving water. This study discusses the development of agricultural practices, highlighting the integration of advanced technologies like hydroponics and vertical farming also offering formal and consumer-friendly areas for the delivery of organic and conventional food improving buyers' experience. It suggests creating an urban cultivation center intended to increase food security, encourage healthier food production, and meet international standards of sustainability while providing adaptable consumer spaces in order to appeal to a greater number of buyers across all categories. The project finishes with a prototype model able to feed local communities and which can be replicated throughout the city. By promoting community participation and innovation in agriculture, this research seeks to create a sustainable model for urban dwelling and minimizing environmental and health effects