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Visualizing The Edible City in 3 Minutes

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Posted by Films For Action on Aug. 20, 2012

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Watch an animation that shows how to turn a conventional community into an edible city. Learn how to transform unproductive spaces into agricultural landscapes that help fight obesity and reduce food deserts.

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http://sustainablecitiescollective.com/

http://growninthecity.com/

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