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Many cities are migrating from a traditional heavy industry root to a modern knowledge-based economy. Cities with large populations face ever-increasing challenges in terms of a sustainable food supply. Large concentrated populations can no longer depend solely on established food supply chains which are sourced primarily from rural agriculture environments. The paper reports on the development of a solution that enhances food security within large metropoles, through food produced directly in city environments. A number of advantages accrue with urban farming that includes a more efficient distribution and production, when coupled to an intelligent transportation system. The study is in-line with the concept of Sustainable Future Cities, which brings together the integration of various technologies such as the Internet of Things, Big Data, contemporary automation and green engineering to create a future urban landscape that is sustainable, productive, efficient and interconnected. |
